1. a raised design or pattern on a surface, created by pressing or molding material outward
Usage: commonly used in art, design, and manufacturing contexts
2. the process or technique of creating a raised design on a surface
Usage: technical term in crafts and manufacturing

Examples

• The leather wallet featured an intricate embossment of the company logo.
• The embossment on the metal plate gave it a three-dimensional appearance.
• She admired the delicate embossment on the book's cover.
• The embossment process requires specialized machinery and skilled technicians.
• Gold embossment added elegance to the wedding invitation.
• The embossment technique has been used in decorative arts for centuries.