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 Dorf is open enough to American culture that at one point her young daughter colors in a printout of Tupac Shakur. Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025 The teams will bring printouts to help spectators follow the game’s rules, which vary from those of the modern game. Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Verb
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 41 is a click-and-go instant camera that prints out photos on the spot, complete with soft tones and old-school charm. PC Magazine, 14 July 2025 This can be as simple as printing out your bank and credit card statements, highlighting the essentials, and trimming the extras that don’t align with your goals. Essence, 13 Aug. 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 4 Sep. 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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