monogram
monogram
Definition
mono·gram (män′ə gram′)
noun
a character or figure made up of two or more letters, often initials of a name, combined in a single design: used on writing paper, ornaments, clothing, etc.
Etymology: LL monogramma < Gr mono-, mono- + gramma, letter: see gram
transitive verb
-·grammed′, -·gram′·ming to put a monogram on
mon′o·gram·mat′ic (-grə mat′ik) adjective
monogram
Usage Examples
Object
- stationery: Sure, you can opt for the boring standards like monogrammed stationery, handkerchiefs and jewelry---and be like every other bride on the block.
- chip: It's monogrammed clay chips the only retained their ability.
- handkerchief: He took a monogrammed handkerchief from his breast pocket and patted his nose.
- towel: The monogrammed towels and bathrobes complete the luxury hotel ambiance.
- initial: Individual linen hand towels for guests always go down well, and the damask hand towels look very smart with monogrammed initials.
- box: The monogrammed boxes are decorated to order and have an aged and crackled finish.
Converse of object
- bear: Between the window are two very intricately carved ivory mirrors bearing the monogram ' CR ' .
- add: We are able to add monograms and logos or individual designs to most of our linen.
- use: She usually signed her paintings with her name in full whereas her husband Edward used the EL monogram.
- carve: Exhibit 36 An oak Stanley Davies bookstand with chip carving and carved monogram to the base, circa 1930.
- crown: Instead a crowned monogram GRI was used, flanked by the date ( GRI stands for Georgius Rex Imperator ).
Preposition: on
- front: Alex Inglis ' cards also have an ' AI ' monogram on the front.
Adjective modifier
- sacred: Devotional rings have a holy name or sacred monogram on them.
- royal: In the center is the royal monogram VRI around which is a band with the text " Kabul to Kandahar 1880 " .
- imperial: With imperial monograms wpt merchandise connection with phosphorescence box kept in.
Modifies a noun
- jf: Fine cast and wrought iron gate incorporating complex designs of foliage, anthemion, rosettes, Earl of Fife's coronet and monogram JF.
Noun used with modifier
- script: Shown here with a script monogram in flat gold.
Preposition: in
- gold: Shown here with a script monogram in flat gold.
Preposition: of
- name: In the center was the monogram of the name of Christ.
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