printout

1 of 2

noun

print·​out ˈprint-ˌau̇t 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

And then the last part of the book is an actual printout of the lyric of the song. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026

For example, check-in slowed by a cranky ankle was met with a surprise delivery of a bag of ice, while an inquiry into a local attraction was answered with immediate directions and a follow-up printout of the schedule. — Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

Verb

Bolton was also accused of printing out and storing the notes at his house, and keeping digital copies on personal devices. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 4 June 2026

Learn about 14 different LGBTQ+ flags and their meanings and print out free coloring pages—just in time for Pride Month! — Nicole Harris, Parents, 2 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1884, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1953, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for printout

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout

Kids Definition

printout

1 of 2 noun

print·​out ˈprint-ˌau̇t 

: a printed record produced by a computer

print out

2 of 2 verb

(ˈ)print-ˈau̇t

: to produce a printed record of