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

It has a blush and green floral block print reminiscent of the patterns she grew up with in India.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2023

Natalie Martin The Aussie transplant’s bohemian designs include kurtas, tunics, wrap skirts and maxi dresses, all crafted from Balinese block print silks.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2021

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

The book printed under the imperial auspices in 1621 was the fifteen volumes of a Chinese lexicon after the block print issued in China of the Sung dynasty.

From An Introduction to the History of Japan by Hara, Katsuro