monogram
/ˈmɒnəɡræm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmɑːnəɡræm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈmä-nə-ˌgram/ (ame, mw)
monogram — noun
- monogramsingular
- monogramsplural
1. a decorative mark made by joining a person's initials into one design, usually p
a decorative mark made by joining a person's initials into one design, usually placed on things they own or order.
Hoa chose a silver monogram for the wedding invitations she mailed that week.
monogram for + invitations
The hotel stitched each guest's monogram onto the white robe before arrival.
stitch a monogram onto + item
Yumi spotted her grandmother's monogram on the leather jewelry box.
A blue monogram in the corner made the notebook feel like Ezra's.
文法句型
a monogram on + item
a monogram of + initials
用法筆記
A monogram is usually a styled design, not simply plain letters written next to each other. It is especially common on clothing, stationery, towels, and gifts.
常見錯誤
monogram — verb
- monogrampresent simple I / you / we / they
- monograms3rd person singular
- monograming-ing form
- monogramedpast simple
1. to add a joined design of initials to something by sewing, printing, stamping, o
to add a joined design of initials to something by sewing, printing, stamping, or marking it.
The shop monogrammed the linen napkins with Ilan's initials before dinner.
monogram + item + with + initials
Ayana asked the tailor to monogram her canvas tote in dark green.
ask someone to monogram + item
After graduation, the coach monogrammed each jacket with the team's two letters.
Matthew paid extra to have the travel wallet monogrammed for his sister.
- personalize
broader; can add any custom detail, not only initials
- embroider
only the sewing method; monogram can also be printed or stamped
- stamp
one physical method of adding the design to a surface
- leave plain
keep the item without added initials or decoration
文法句型
monogram + item + with + initials
have + item + monogrammed
用法筆記
The object is usually clothing, bags, towels, stationery, or another personal item. Speakers often use the passive or the pattern 'have something monogrammed' when ordering the service.