etch

[ɛtʃ]

etch Definition

• 1. to cut a design, picture, or words onto the surface of metal, glass, or stone using acid or a sharp tool
• 2. to make something permanent or indelible

Using etch: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "etch" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The artist etched a beautiful design onto the glass vase.

• Example

  The words were etched into the stone monument.

• Example

  The experience was etched in her memory forever.

etch Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for etch

• engrave
• carve
• incise
• impress

Phrases with etch

• etch in stone

  to make something permanent or unchangeable

  Example

  We haven't decided on the details yet, so let's not etch anything in stone.

• etched glass

  glass that has been decorated by etching

  Example

  The restaurant's windows were adorned with beautiful etched glass designs.

• acid etching

  a process of etching where acid is used to create a design on a surface

  Example

  The jeweler used acid etching to create intricate patterns on the silver bracelet.

Origins of etch

from Dutch 'etsen', meaning 'to eat away'

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Summary: etch in Brief

To 'etch' [ɛtʃ] means to cut a design, picture, or words onto the surface of metal, glass, or stone using acid or a sharp tool. It can also mean to make something permanent or indelible. Examples include 'The artist etched a beautiful design onto the glass vase.' and 'The experience was etched in her memory forever.' Phrases include 'etch in stone,' meaning to make something permanent or unchangeable.