fine print
noun
: something thoroughly and often deliberately obscure
especially
: a part of an agreement or document spelling out restrictions and limitations often in small type or obscure language
Examples of fine print in a Sentence
Read the fine print before you sign the contract.
Recent Examples on the Web
Implementation of the initiative has been delayed multiple times as advocates and city officials have tinkered with the fine print.
—
Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
The fine print was not provided by the union on Friday, which said that additional information would be provided in the coming weeks.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
But the real story is often in the fine print.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
At least, not without a ton of footnotes, caveats and fine print.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fine print
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
The fine print was not provided by the union on Friday, which said that additional information would be provided in the coming weeks.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
But the real story is often in the fine print.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
At least, not without a ton of footnotes, caveats and fine print.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fine print
Cite this Entry
“Fine print.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine%20print. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share