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

In his opinion in favor of Ms. White, Judge Goodwin drolly wrote: “Vanna White dresses exactly like this at times, but so do many other women. The robot is in the process of turning a block letter on a game board. Vanna White dresses like this while turning letters on a game board, but perhaps similarly-attired Scrabble-playing women do this as well.”

From New York Times

“W” in a block letter signifying strength.

From Washington Post

Some argue the block letter handwriting matched that of the infamous “cadaver” letter, complete with the same “Beverley” misspelling.

From Fox News

It had tidy columns with block letter headings and drawings on nearly every page.

From Literature

Not wanting to be mistaken for the second group, the club has wisely chosen to trade the offensive cartoon for a block letter “C” on the crown of the players’ caps.

From Washington Times