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printout

1 of 2

noun

print·​out ˈprint-ˌau̇t How to pronounce printout (audio)
: 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.
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Noun
The days of counterfeit printouts are—thank heavens—largely behind us, but fans are still often left empty-handed on game days or arrive to find seats that were not as good as advertised. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2025 Kimmel pulled a framed printout of the list from under his desk and showed it to the audience. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
In 10 minutes or less, a Michaels framing expert will print out a digital photo from your phone. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2025 Just print out the quiz, staple it to your clothing, and copy the below score feedback options onto slips of paper. Holly J. Morris, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for printout

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1884, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of printout was circa 1884

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“Printout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/printout. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

printout

1 of 2 noun
print·​out ˈprint-ˌau̇t How to pronounce printout (audio)
: a printed record produced by a computer

print out

2 of 2 verb
(ˈ)print-ˈau̇t
: to produce a printed record of

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