B1nounhistoryarts
US/ɪnˈskrɪp.ʃən/
UK/ɪnˈskrɪp.ʃən/
words that are carved or written on a surface such as stone, metal or the inside of a ring
In context
The inscription on the old stone was too worn to read.
He had an inscription engraved inside the wedding ring.
Scientists studied the Latin inscription to date the temple.
Words that go with inscription
verb + noun
- read an inscriptionCan you read the inscription on the monument?
- carve an inscriptionWorkers carved an inscription into the marble.
- bear an inscriptionThe medal bears an inscription in gold letters.
adjective + noun
- Latin inscriptionThe coin bears a Latin inscription.
- ancient inscriptionAn ancient inscription was found near the river.
noun + preposition
- inscription onThere is an inscription on the back of the watch.