Definition

A person who specializes in writing letters or text, often in a neat and artistic way, especially in comics or signs.

Example

The letterer added the dialogue to the comic book pages with great skill.

Conversation

I just found out that my friend is a letterer for comic books.

That's cool! What does a letterer actually do?

They add all the dialogue and captions to the panels, making everything look neat.

Sounds like a fun job! I bet it takes a lot of skill.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Letterer → It is formed from "letter" (from Old French *lettre*, meaning a written character or symbol) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A letterer is a person who creates or works with letters, particularly in the context of typography or comic art.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who works with 'letters' — the '-er' just means a person. A letterer is someone who creates or designs letters.

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