A monogram is a design based on the first letters of a person's names, which is put on things they own, such as their clothes.
monogram in British English
(ˈmɒnəˌɡræm)
noun
1.
a design of one or more letters, esp initials, embroidered on clothing, printed on stationery, etc
verbWord forms: monograms, monogramming or monogrammed
2. (tr; usually passive)
to decorate (clothing, stationery, etc) with a monogram
Derived forms
monogrammatic (ˌmɒnəɡrəˈmætɪk)
adjective
Word origin
C17: from Late Latin monogramma, from Greek; see mono-, -gram
monogram in American English
(ˈmɑnəˌgræm)
noun
1.
a character or figure made up of two or more letters, often initials of a name, combined in a single design: used on writing paper, ornaments, clothing, etc.
verb transitive
2. Word forms: ˈmonoˌgrammed or ˈmonoˌgramming
to put a monogram on
Derived forms
monogrammatic (ˌmonogramˈmatic) (ˈmɑnəgrəˈmætɪk)
adjective
Word origin
LL monogramma < Gr mono-, mono- + gramma, letter: see gram1
Examples of 'monogram' in a sentence
monogram
A silver-backed brush and comb set with her monogram gleamed in the soft bedside light.
Anita Anderson SUMMER OF SECRETS (2003)
He wore a navy blue blazer bearing the elegant understated monogram of the Mayhew Academy.
Joyce Carol Oates FAITHLESS: TALES OF TRANSGRESSION (2003)