block print

American  

noun

Fine Arts.

1. a design printed by means of one or more blocks of wood or metal.

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Etymology

Origin of block print

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

Elliott had been planning to donate a framed block print she’d owned for years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2025

Using block print motifs in your home décor showcases the adaptability and versatility of this traditional craft.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 24, 2023

In the master bedroom, Cotton’s love of mixing color and pattern reaches full bloom, with peacock-blue moldings and walls papered in a dense indigo block print.

From New York Times • Feb. 27, 2020

In the ad, the large white block print on a black screen spells out the word “dangerous.”

From Washington Times • Mar. 31, 2016

Block Printing: Make an original design for a block print unit using a flower or bird motif.

From Scouting For Girls, Official Handbook of the Girl Scouts by Bacon, Josephine Dodge Daskam