reprint

[ verb ree-print; noun ree-print ]

verb (used with object)

1. to print again; print a new impression of.

noun

1. a reproduction in print of matter already printed.
2. an offprint.
3. a new impression, without alteration, of a book or other printed work.
4. Philately. an impression from the original plate after the issuance of a stamp has ceased and its use for postage has been voided.

reprint

noun

1. a reproduction in print of any matter already published; offprint
2. a reissue of a printed work using the same type, plates, etc, as the original

verb

1. tr to print again

Derived Forms

• reˈprinter, noun

Other Words From

• re·printer noun
• misre·print verb (used with object)
• unre·printed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of reprint¹

First recorded in 1545–55; re- + print

Example Sentences

She told the BBC some sentences "were not properly referenced" and this would be corrected in future reprints.

From BBC

This was emphasized by Amelia Simmons in her 1796 cookbook, “American Cookery” — the first of its kind in the U.S. — a reprint of which King owned and referenced to craft her own product.

From Salon

“Any media or news outlet reprinting documents or internal communications are doing the bidding of America’s enemies and doing exactly what they want.”

From Los Angeles Times

Steven Cheung, a Trump campaign spokesperson, said over the weekend that "any media or news outlet reprinting documents or internal communications are doing the bidding of America's enemies."

From Salon

When it was reprinted in the mid-aughts, the critical response was so much more in sync with the aims of the book.

From Los Angeles Times

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