woodblock

American  

[wood-blok] / ˈwʊdˌblɒk /

noun

1. a block of wood engraved in relief, for printing from; woodcut.

2. a print or impression from such a block.

3. a hollow block of hard wood struck with a wooden stick or mallet and used in the percussion section of an orchestra.

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adjective

1. made from a woodblock.

   woodblock prints.

Etymology

Origin of woodblock

First recorded in 1830–40; wood ¹ + block

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Example Sentences

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woodblock

After that moving and unsettling encounter, the woodblock landscapes at Scholten Japanese Art offer an oasis in the middle of the Armory’s busy drill hall.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026

Enlarged cutouts of samurai from woodblock prints strike aggressive poses between displays.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 2026

He designed 38 woodblock prints for his Japanese publisher from 1916 to 1925, including many scenes from his travels in South Asia.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2024

It specializes in original woodblock prints, paintings, and antique items from Japan.

From New York Times ● Feb. 28, 2024

One rack with sixteen copper pots and pans hanging over a woodblock table.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt

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