C2nounarts
US/ˈetʃ.ɪŋ/
UK/ˈetʃ.ɪŋ/
a picture printed from a metal plate whose lines were cut with acid, or the art of making these
In context
The gallery has a rare collection of Rembrandt's etchings.
Old etchings of Hanoi show the lake surrounded by small houses.
She learned etching at art school before moving into painting.
Words that go with etching
noun + noun
- copper etchingThe copper etching shows a river port in 1890.
noun + preposition
- etching ofHe bought an etching of the old cathedral.
- series of etchingsGoya made a famous series of etchings about war.
adjective + noun
- original etchingAn original etching by the artist sold for a high price.
verb + noun
- make an etchingStudents learn to make an etching on a zinc plate.