woodblock

noun

wood·​block ˈwu̇d-ˌbläk How to pronounce woodblock (audio)
wood-block adjective

Examples of woodblock in a Sentence

She made a woodblock print.
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The opulent room has a gold leaf ceiling, glossy blue paneling, marble bar, and woodblock prints from the 1800s. Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026 This includes everything from woodblock prints and paintings to housewares, sculptures, and photographs. Jonathan Delise, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026 The Japanese woodblock prints and kimonos gifted by Abby Aldrich Rockefeller are as fine as can be found anywhere. Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 But the truly defining medium of ukiyo-e was the woodblock print. Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for woodblock

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of woodblock was in 1837

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“Woodblock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woodblock. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

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woodblock

noun
wood·​block ˈwu̇d-ˌbläk How to pronounce woodblock (audio)

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