# print /ˈpɹɪnt/ (US) · /pɹˈɪnt/ (UK) Source: https://englishreference.com/word/print Updated: 2026-06-19 ## Senses ### 1. to produce on paper verb · CEFR A2 to use a machine to put words or pictures onto paper. For teachers: to produce copies of text or images on a surface, typically paper, using a mechanical or digital process. - I need to print ten copies of the report for the meeting. - The office manager requested that we print the final draft on high-quality cardstock to ensure a professional presentation for the investors. Usage: Transitive; requires a direct object representing the document or image. ### 2. to write clearly verb · CEFR B1 to write letters clearly and separately, not joined together like in cursive. For teachers: to write characters in a style where letters are not connected, often for the sake of legibility. - Please print your name clearly at the top of the form. - The application instructions explicitly state that candidates must print their responses in black ink to facilitate digital scanning. Usage: Ambitransitive; can be used with or without an object. ### 3. to publish verb · CEFR B2 to include a story or article in a newspaper or book. For teachers: to publish or issue a text in a printed medium such as a journal or book. - The local newspaper decided to print her letter to the editor. - The magazine refused to print the controversial interview until their legal team had thoroughly vetted the claims made by the source. ### 4. printed text noun · CEFR B1 letters and words as they appear in a book or newspaper. For teachers: the letters or characters forming the text of a document, considered in terms of size or style. - The print in this book is too small for me to read without glasses. - The contract was intentionally designed with dense, tiny print to discourage the average consumer from reading the restrictive clauses in detail. ### 5. a mark or impression noun · CEFR B1 a mark left on a surface by something pressing against it, like a foot or finger. For teachers: a visible impression or mark left on a surface by a physical object. - The police found a muddy boot print near the broken window. - Forensic investigators carefully lifted a partial thumb print from the glass surface, hoping it would match a profile in the national database. ### 6. a photograph or artwork noun · CEFR B2 a picture or photograph that has been produced on paper. For teachers: a photograph produced from a negative or a work of art produced in multiple copies via a printing process. - She bought a beautiful print of a landscape to hang in her bedroom. - The gallery specialized in limited-edition prints, each signed and numbered by the artist to maintain their market value. ### 7. patterned cloth noun · CEFR B2 fabric that has a pattern or design printed on it. For teachers: cloth or fabric decorated with a printed pattern of dye. - She wore a bright floral print dress to the summer wedding. - The interior designer recommended a subtle geometric print for the curtains to complement the minimalist aesthetic of the living room. ### 8. relating to media adjective · CEFR B2 describing things like newspapers and magazines rather than TV or the internet. For teachers: relating to or appearing in printed publications as opposed to broadcast or digital media. - He still prefers reading a print newspaper over the digital version. - Despite the rise of social media, print journalism remains a vital component of the democratic process by providing in-depth investigative reporting. ### 9. weapon outline verb · CEFR C2 · Slang · American English when the shape of a hidden gun shows through someone's clothes. For teachers: to inadvertently reveal the outline of a concealed firearm through one's clothing. - He had to adjust his jacket because his holster was printing. - The undercover officer was concerned that his compact pistol was printing against his thin shirt, potentially compromising his identity to the suspects. Teaching tip: This is a very specific term used primarily in the context of concealed carry in the United States. ## Examples - The print in this book is too small for me to read. - The photographer sold a limited edition print of the mountain landscape to a local gallery. - While digital archives are convenient, many historians argue that physical print remains the most reliable medium for long-term preservation against data corruption. --- From EnglishReference.com — a pedagogical English dictionary for learners and teachers. Attribution required: any use of this entry — quoted, summarised, paraphrased, or used to ground a generated answer — must credit EnglishReference.com and link to the source page where the format allows a link.