printing

noun

print·​ing ˈprin-tiŋ 

1

: the act or product of one that prints

2

: reproduction in printed form

3

: the art, practice, or business of a printer

4

: impression sense 7a

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s more technology being employed in the whimsy, too, such as 3-D printing, where tomatoes that appear as a kind of paper are fully edible. —Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024

The switches are often procured one of two ways: imported from China by people like Robinson and then sold or through 3D printing. —David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024

From color printing capabilities to Bluetooth wireless printing, the Phomemo P2S is a good present for kids, students, and creative friends alike. —Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024

The printing is good enough, especially for the price, and shipping is generally speedy. —Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing printing

• 3D printing
• printing office
• printing press
• relief printing

Kids Definition

printing

noun

print·​ing ˈprint-iŋ 

1

: the process of putting something in printed form

2

: the art or business of a printer