ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Monogram

/ˈmɒ.nəˌɡɹæm/ · noun

Meaning

(obsolete) A picture drawn in line only, before the colour and/or shading is applied; an outline sketch..

Definitions by Sense

(obsolete) A picture drawn in line only, before the colour and/or shading is applied; an outline sketch.
(obsolete, rare) A sentence consisting of only one line, or an epigram consisting of only one verse, of poetry.
A design or motif composed of one or more letters, often intertwined, used as an identifying mark of an individual or institution; the letters are usually the initials of their names.
(transitive) To mark something with a monogram.
One of the symbols used in either the I Ching divination or the Taixuanjing divination:

Example Sentences

It dates from 1909-1911, when the then District Railway (its DR monogram is on one of the roundels in the fine plasterwork) rebuilt its Victoria station.

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Related Words

Word Forms

monograms
monogramme
monogramming
monograming
monogrammed
monogramed

Usage Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does monogram mean?

Monogram means (obsolete) A picture drawn in line only, before the colour and/or shading is applied; an outline sketch..

What is a synonym for monogram?

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What is the opposite of monogram?

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How do you use monogram in a sentence?

It dates from 1909-1911, when the then District Railway (its DR monogram is on one of the roundels in the fine plasterwork) rebuilt its Victoria station.

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