printmaking

noun

print·​mak·​ing ˈprint-ˌmā-kiŋ 

: the design and production of prints by an artist

printmaker

ˈprint-ˌmā-kər 

noun

Examples of printmaking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Photo courtesy of Templon, Paris - Brussels For the past 70 years, Jim Dine has remained one of the most singular voices in contemporary art with a practice that spans painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and poetry. —Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025

Known for her vibrant and eclectic mix of painting, printmaking and sculpture, Rojas infuses her work with whimsical narratives and bold, geometric forms with Surrealist echoes. —Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025

Both have taken many art classes at OLCSH and wanted to learn more about the arts via drawing challenges, group activities and printmaking and photography classes during the camp. —Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025

Everson’s work and practice encompasses photography, printmaking, sculpture and film. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for printmaking

• awaking
• backbreaking
• bookmaking
• breathtaking
• brickmaking
• caretaking
• dressmaking
• filmmaking
• forsaking
• glassmaking
• groundbreaking
• haymaking