misprint

American  

[mis-print, mis-print, mis-print] / ˈmɪsˌprɪnt, mɪsˈprɪnt, mɪsˈprɪnt /

noun

1. a mistake in printing, printing, as an instance of printing printing a letter or word other than that intended.

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verb (used with object)

1. to print incorrectly.

misprint British  

noun

1. an error in printing, made through damaged type, careless reading, etc

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verb

1. (tr) to print (a letter) incorrectly

Etymology

Origin of misprint

First recorded in 1485–95; mis- ¹ + print

Example Sentences

The shop’s only signage — save for the misprint in the back — graces the top half of its glass front door.

From Los Angeles Times

“Wait,” I thought turning the page, “is this a misprint? It’s not?”

From Los Angeles Times

The toy company quickly apologized for the gaffe, calling the misprint an “unfortunate error.”

From Los Angeles Times

Toy manufacturer Mattel has apologized for a misprint that appeared on the packaging of its line of “Wicked” dolls and listed an address for an adult website.

From Los Angeles Times

The brand’s new owner, Spangler Candy Company, reintroduced Sweethearts to the candy market in 2020, though limited availability and production issues resulted in misprinted and blank candies.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• aberration
• blunder
• confusion
• fault
• gaffe
• inaccuracy
• lapse
• miscalculation
• misconception
• misstep
• omission
• oversight
• snafu