block letter

noun

1. Printing. a sans-serif typeface or letter, usually compressed and having tight curves. 
2. a simple, hand-printed capital letter.

block letter

noun

1. Also calledblock capital a plain capital letter

Word History and Origins

Origin of block letter¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Harris-Walz are reclaiming flags and “freedom” as the language of patriotism, displayed in giant block letters behind many speakers who talked about how Republicans have bastardized both.

From Salon

Recognizable for a shaved scalp tattoed with demonic images and with the words “God hates us all” tattooed in block letters along his left arm, King now gets around the city by subway.

From Los Angeles Times

The words were written in block letters in Snook’s own handwriting.

From Seattle Times

“These are the flashes we wore on our battledress blouses,” says the caption in neat block letters.

From Seattle Times

The girls’ father, Steve Wynn, translated Grandma’s cursive handwriting into more familiar block letters for them, and before long they all had bellies full of the warm, tasty treats.

From Seattle Times