reprint

1 of 2

verb

re·​print (ˌ)rē-ˈprint How to pronounce reprint (audio)
reprinted; reprinting; reprints

transitive verb

: to print again : make a reprint of

reprint

2 of 2

noun

re·​print ˈrē-ˌprint How to pronounce reprint (audio)
(ˌ)rē-ˈprint
: a reproduction of printed matter: such as
a
: a subsequent printing of a book already published that preserves the identical text of the previous printing
b
c
: matter (such as an article) that has appeared in print before

Examples of reprint in a Sentence

Verb She gave permission to reprint her article. Noun The novel is already on its fifth reprint. The publisher does reprints of books written in the early 1900s. This is a reprint of an article that was originally published in the New York Times.
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Verb
Original story reprinted with permission from Quanta Magazine, an editorially independent publication of the Simons Foundation whose mission is to enhance public understanding of science by covering research developments and trends in mathematics and the physical and life sciences. Ajdina Halilovic, Wired News, 6 July 2025 Some of the original wallpapers were scanned and reprinted, while headboards feature large-scale reproductions of watercolor landscapes by Sosthène Weis, the Luxembourgish painter whose works are on display at the National Museum of History and Art. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
Noun
Well, in a present-day reprint, a hundred and thirty-four pages long, the book proves to be a rattling good read, the best surprise on the magazine’s inaugural list. Thomas Mallon, New Yorker, 30 June 2025 One redditor suggested that there hasn’t been a reprint or international printing of the Trilogy because Pop Mart acquired the licensing to Lung’s Monsters in 2019. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for reprint

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1551, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reprint was in 1551

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“Reprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reprint. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

reprint

1 of 2 verb
re·​print (ˈ)rē-ˈprint How to pronounce reprint (audio)
: to print again or make a reprint of
reprinter noun

reprint

2 of 2 noun
re·​print ˈrē-ˌprint How to pronounce reprint (audio)
1
: a new or additional printing without change in the text
2
: a separately printed piece of writing

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