monogram

[ mon-uh-gram ]

noun

1. a design consisting of two or more alphabetic letters combined or interlaced, commonly one's initials, often printed on stationery, embroidered on clothing, etc.
2. a single emblematic or decorative letter; applied initial.

verb (used with object)

, mon·o·grammed, mon·o·gram·ming.

1. to decorate with a monogram.

monogram

/ ˌmɒnəɡrəˈmætɪk; ˈmɒnəˌɡræm /

noun

1. a design of one or more letters, esp initials, embroidered on clothing, printed on stationery, etc

verb

1. tr; usually passive to decorate (clothing, stationery, etc) with a monogram

Derived Forms

• monogrammatic, adjective

Other Words From

• mon·o·gram·mat·ic [mon-, uh, -gr, uh, -, mat, -ik], mono·gram·mati·cal mono·grammic adjective
• un·mono·grammed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of monogram¹

1600–10; < Late Latin monogramma, irregular < Late Greek monógrammon. See mono-, -gram ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of monogram¹

C17: from Late Latin monogramma, from Greek; see mono- , -gram

Example Sentences

I have an insatiable addiction to putting my initials on everything, so I like to get my cuffs monogrammed.

From Los Angeles Times

Created by the Herbert Johnson Hat Company in London, the inside lining features gold monogrammed initials "IJ".

From BBC

Ingram, who had used his own monogram as the call letters.

From Los Angeles Times

The second is the iconic floral monogram pattern associated with a certain storied French fashion house.

From Los Angeles Times

Other affectations such as Booth’s cravat pin, pinkie ring and monogrammed leather boots add to his carefully curated image.

From Los Angeles Times