lower case

[loh-er]

noun

Printing.

1. case28

lower case

noun

1. a compositor's type case, in which the small letters are kept

adjective

1. of or relating to small letters

verb

1. (tr) to print with lower-case letters

Word History and Origins

Origin of lower case¹

First recorded in 1675–85

Example Sentences

The author provides CDC statistics showing dramatically lower case and death rates among vaccinated populations compared to unvaccinated individuals, and explains that widespread vaccination actually decreases mutations by limiting viral replication opportunities.

From Los Angeles Times

Occasionally commenters complain about the lower case letters or can’t keep up with the newest slang.

From Los Angeles Times

The new bespoke logo, written as JaGUar, has "seamlessly blended upper and lower case characters in visual harmony", the company said.

From BBC

“I think the more we can do to bring youth into that process so that they learn the skills and practice the skills of participation and politics with sort of a lower case “p” the stronger our communities will be and the more I think folks will feel tied to their communities.”

From Seattle Times

You won't see any of those written in all lower case.

From Salon