PRINT | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Middle English (denoting the impression made by a stamp or seal): from Old French preinte ‘pressed’, feminine past participle of preindre, from Latin premere ‘to press’

produce (books, newspapers, etc.), especially in large quantities, by a mechanical process involving the transfer of text or designs to paper

produce books etc. by mechanical process

• a thousand copies of the book were printed

write (text) clearly without joining the letters together

write without joining letters together

• print your name and address on the back of the cheque

mark (a surface, typically a fabric or garment) with a coloured design or pattern

mark with coloured design

• a delicate fabric printed with roses

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication, especially with reference to its size, form, or style

text appearing in book

• she forced herself to concentrate on the tiny print
• bold print

an indentation or mark made on a surface or soft substance

indentation or mark on surface

• there were paw prints everywhere

a picture or design printed from a block or plate or copied from a painting by photography

printed picture or design

• the walls were hung with sporting prints

a piece of fabric or clothing with a coloured pattern or design printed on it

fabric or clothing with printed pattern

• light summer prints
• a floral print dress