au·to·graph
ˈȯ-tə-ˌgraf 
: something written or made with one's own hand:
a
: an original manuscript or work of art
b
: a person's handwritten signature
: being in the writer's own handwriting : not copied or duplicated
an autograph letter
autographed; autographing; autographs
1
: to write with one's own hand
2
: to write one's signature in or on
autograph a book
Examples of autograph in a Sentence
Noun
We asked her for her autograph.
There were several autograph seekers outside the theater.
Verb
asked the baseball player to autograph the bill of his cap
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2025
In a Hooters parking lot near Augusta, Daly signed an autograph on a fan's bare hip, showcasing his unapologetic charm and willingness to push boundaries.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Jake Lourim, The Courier-Journal, 9 Jan. 2018
That attracted autograph seekers and fans waiting for Manning to arrive.
—Clifton Brown, Indianapolis Star, 5 Oct. 2017
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The previous high mark was set by the pitcher’s one-of-a-kind 2023 Bowman Draft Chrome Prospect autographed Superfractor card (PSA 7 card grade, 10 auto grade), which sold for $123,200 through Goldin Auctions last September.
—Larry Holder, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
One former Cup driver and proud fan, Kenny Wallace, spent the evening signing autographs.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2025
In a Hooters parking lot near Augusta, Daly signed an autograph on a fan's bare hip, showcasing his unapologetic charm and willingness to push boundaries.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Lamar Jackson is coming back to the Louisville area this weekend when the former University of Louisville quarterback holds two autograph signing events at Planet Fitness clubs.
—Jake Lourim, The Courier-Journal, 9 Jan. 2018
That attracted autograph seekers and fans waiting for Manning to arrive.
—Clifton Brown, Indianapolis Star, 5 Oct. 2017
Verb
That especially applies to a card from his MLB debut, which is autographed and has a patch from his jersey.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The previous high mark was set by the pitcher’s one-of-a-kind 2023 Bowman Draft Chrome Prospect autographed Superfractor card (PSA 7 card grade, 10 auto grade), which sold for $123,200 through Goldin Auctions last September.
—Larry Holder, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Autograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autograph. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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autograph
1 of 2 noun
au·to·graph
ˈȯt-ə-ˌgraf
: a person's signature written by hand
autograph
2 of 2 verb
: to write one's signature in or on
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