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noun / verb

monogram

MAH-nuh-gram/ˈmɑːnəɡræm/

A design of combined initials, or marking something with one.

The embroidered monogram combines the initials A and M.

Elegant embroidered interlocking A and M initials on linen.
Etymology
monoGreeksingle, alone
+gramGreekletter, line, written mark

The elements mean “single” and “letter” or “drawn mark.” The Greek ancestor could describe several letters formed into one character, so the unity lies in the combined design rather than the number of initials.

In context

Original Gangsters News38:50
… he had uh his like monogram like his initials on his underwear and his shirts and pants …
The Pittsburgh Mob's Last Don with Author Paul Hodos

More examples

  • He monogrammed the leather case.
  • Interlocking initials formed the monogram.
  • She ordered monogrammed stationery.

Forms

monogram · monograms · monogrammed · monogramming

Similar words

initials
Initials are separate first letters; a monogram combines them into a design.
emblem
An emblem is any identifying design; a monogram is specifically built from initials.