thumbprint

[ thuhm-print ]

noun

1. a mark or impression of the ventral surface of the last joint of the thumb.

thumbprint

/ ˈθʌmˌprɪnt /

noun

1. an impression of the upper part of the thumb, used esp for identification purposes See fingerprint

Word History and Origins

Origin of thumbprint¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; thumb + print

Example Sentences

“I guarantee, whatever I’m working on, it’s going to have bright vibrant colors and it’s going to have my Chicano thumbprints all over.”

From Los Angeles Times

A large quantity of Griff's blood was found inside Patti's sewing machine, with the cover replaced - part of a left thumbprint found in blood on the cover was never identified.

From BBC

BBC News has seen a confession, written in Arabic, which Manuel says he was forced to thumbprint without the presence of a lawyer or the aid of a translator.

From BBC

He was forced to thumbprint a confession written in Arabic, without the help of a translator or access to a lawyer's advice, his family say.

From BBC

Mr Trump spent a lot of time speaking directly to the New York audience about his thumbprint on the city - the place where he built much of his fortune and fame.

From BBC

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