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Definition of letterer

letterer

/ˈlɛtəɹɚ/
let · ter · er

Plural:letterers
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• noun

1

A person or artist who creates, draws, or applies lettering, especially one who adds dialogue, captions, and sound effects to comic strips or graphic novels.

Example

"The comic book letterer carefully placed the speech bubbles so they would not obscure the illustrator's detailed background work."


2

A mechanical or electronic device used for printing, engraving, or embossing letters onto a surface.

Example

"The technician used an automatic letterer to stamp serial codes onto the metal plates."

• Rhymes for letterer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Letterer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/letterer
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