block print
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of block print
First recorded in 1810–20
Example Sentences
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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
I write in a notebook and have learned how to block print, as my cursive is now unreadable.
From New York Times ● Jan. 29, 2021
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
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