1. a person’s own signature, especially that of a famous person kept as a souvenir
2. a manuscript or document written in the author’s own handwriting
Usage: literary

1. to write one’s signature on something, especially for a fan or admirer

Examples

• The young fan asked the baseball player for his autograph.
• She collected autographs from all her favorite movie stars.
• The museum displayed Mozart’s autograph manuscript.
• Would you please autograph this book for me?
• The celebrity spent an hour autographing photos for fans.
• I treasure the autograph I got from my favorite author.
• The original autograph letter sold for thousands at auction.