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monogram Definition

mono·gram (mänə 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

monogram Related Forms
mon′o·gram·matic (-grə matik) 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.