printmaking

noun

print·​mak·​ing ˈprint-ˌmā-kiŋ How to pronounce printmaking (audio)
: the design and production of prints by an artist
printmaker
ˈprint-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce printmaking (audio)
noun

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Then there was Andy Warhol, whose influence simply cannot be separated from the mass-popularization of printmaking in the second half of the 20th century. — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The community can make a sturgeon puppet, try printmaking, build sandcastles, identify fossils, and enjoy complimentary snacks – including Purple Door Ice Cream, while supplies last. — Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Cárdenas previously had gifted prints to the Blanton in 2019 that had been produced at a landmark printmaking workshop in Los Angeles. — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 Lesniewski’s paintings are the primary focus, but the two experiment with printmaking and other mediums. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for printmaking

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First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of printmaking was in 1795

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“Printmaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/printmaking. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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