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)

monogrammed, monogramming 

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

Other Word Forms

• monogrammatic adjective
• monogrammatical adjective
• monogrammic adjective
• unmonogrammed 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

This outfit combined the designer's two famous patterns - the LV monogram pattern on the waistcoat and jacket, as well as the damier checkerboard on the shorts.

From BBC

The windows, like the products inside, were covered in the brand’s signature interlocking L and V monogram.

From Los Angeles Times

Photos published by People and New York Post show Williams’ glittery get-up and motorized scooter, which she personalized with luxury fashion accessories including a cup-holder seemingly wrapped in Louis Vuitton’s iconic brown monogram.

From Los Angeles Times

Dressed in denim and a monogrammed windbreaker, cradling a cup of coffee, he was casual and unassuming, perfectly attired for fact-finding on a late fall morning.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times