etch Definition
- 1to cut a design, picture, or words onto the surface of metal, glass, or stone using acid or a sharp tool
- 2to 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.
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The words were etched into the stone monument.
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The experience was etched in her memory forever.
etch Synonyms and Antonyms
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'
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.
