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

Advanced printing tech UMaine said that the work is part of the Specialized Materials and Manufacturing Alliance for Resilient Technologies, also known as SM²ART. —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2025

First, the Donetsk printing house listed as having paid him the fee specialized in advertising products and cardboard packaging, not in books. —Kristina Berdynskykh, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2025

Another addition was the new Denim Index area, which showcased over 150 fabric and accessory samples from 30 exhibitors, highlighting trends like printing techniques, coated fabrics, and workwear with solid constructions. —Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Dec. 2025

There will also be hands-on sessions around printing, upcycling and repair. —Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 1 Dec. 2025

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

Rhymes for printing

• glinting
• hinting
• minting
• splinting
• sprinting
• squinting
• tinting
• fingerprinting
• imprinting
• reprinting
• unstinting

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