printing

noun

print·​ing ˈprin-tiŋ How to pronounce printing (audio)
Synonyms of printingnext
1
: the act or product of one that prints
2
: reproduction in printed form
3
: the art, practice, or business of a printer
4
5
printings plural : paper to be printed on

Examples of printing in a Sentence

The book is already in its second printing, and a third printing is scheduled for later this year. The book has had two printings of 100,000 copies each. Her printing is very neat.
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Thomas contributed by designing and producing many of the robot’s mechanical parts using 3D printing technology. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026 Its Costa Mesa headquarters are located in the shell of a former printing press for the Los Angeles Times. Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026 The event will feature live music, screen printing by FSG Prints, a Waterloo Records pop-up, food, drinks and more. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026 The old brick building Q39 partially occupies was once the Lawrence Journal-World printing plant. Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for printing

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of printing was in the 14th century

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“Printing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/printing. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

printing

noun
print·​ing ˈprint-iŋ How to pronounce printing (audio)
1
: the process of putting something in printed form
2
: the art or business of a printer
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