printout

1 of 2

noun

print·​out ˈprint-ˌau̇t 

: a printed record produced automatically (as by a computer)

print out

2 of 2

verb

printed out; printing out; prints out

transitive verb

: to make a printout of

Examples of printout in a Sentence

Noun

She gave me a printout of the directions.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

For example, check-in slowed by a cranky ankle was met with a surprise delivery of a bag of ice, while an inquiry into a local attraction was answered with immediate directions and a follow-up printout of the schedule. —Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

State police said the online group provided investigators with printouts of social media and text messages that were exchanged. —Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 11 June 2026

Verb

Bolton was also accused of printing out and storing the notes at his house, and keeping digital copies on personal devices. —Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 4 June 2026

Learn about 14 different LGBTQ+ flags and their meanings and print out free coloring pages—just in time for Pride Month! —Nicole Harris, Parents, 2 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1884, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1953, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for printout

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout

Kids Definition

printout

1 of 2 noun

print·​out ˈprint-ˌau̇t 

: a printed record produced by a computer

print out

2 of 2 verb

(ˈ)print-ˈau̇t

: to produce a printed record of