1. the process or technique of creating raised designs or patterns on a surface, especially paper, leather, or metal
2. a raised design or pattern created by pressing or stamping

Examples

• The wedding invitations featured elegant gold embossing.
• The leather journal had beautiful embossing on its cover.
• The company logo was created using embossing techniques.
• She learned embossing in her art class.
• The embossing on the certificate made it look official.
• The book’s title was highlighted with silver embossing.
• Traditional embossing requires special tools and pressure.