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

The sample books for monogram fonts at Prada all say “M.P.” for Miuccia Prada herself.

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

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This year, L.A.-based pixel-art collective eBoy created a square that explores the theme of the iconic LV Monogram Flower motif.

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

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

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