emboss

[em-baws, -bos]

emboss Definition

• 1. to carve, mold, or stamp a design on (a surface) so that it stands out in relief
• 2. to decorate (a surface) with raised ornamentation
• 3. to cause to bulge out; make protuberant

Using emboss: Examples

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

• Example

  The stationery was embossed with the company logo.

• Example

  She embossed the leather with a floral pattern.

• Example

  The artist embossed the metal sheet with intricate designs.

emboss Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for emboss

• engrave
• stamp
• carve
• etch
• impress

Antonyms for emboss

• deboss
• flatten
• smooth

Phrases with emboss

• embossed stationery

  stationery that has a raised design or pattern on its surface

  Example

  The wedding invitations were printed on embossed stationery.

• embossed leather

  leather that has been stamped or molded with a design or pattern so that it stands out in relief

  Example

  The designer bag was made of embossed leather.

• embossed metal

  metal that has been stamped or molded with a design or pattern so that it stands out in relief

  Example

  The antique vase was made of embossed metal.

Origins of emboss

from Middle French 'embocer', from 'en-' + 'boc', meaning 'mouth'

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Summary: emboss in Brief

To 'emboss' [em-baws, -bos] is to create a raised design or pattern on a surface, such as by carving, molding, or stamping. This technique is often used to decorate stationery, leather, or metal, as in 'The stationery was embossed with the company logo.' 'Emboss' has formal synonyms like 'engrave' and 'impress,' and can be contrasted with 'deboss,' which means to create an indented design.