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

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

It was a considerable expense for counties to reprint ballots.

From Slate

The couple extended their forgiveness to Glowatski then, which Godfrey detailed in a 2019 reprint of her book.

From Los Angeles Times

The exhibit starts by placing the traditional history of Venice’s construction next to a reprint of the Hippie Phone Book, a lovingly illustrated Yellow Pages-style guide to the community’s characters and businesses from the 1970’s.

From Los Angeles Times

The following is a reprint of a column that first ran on Dec. 25, 2018.

From Washington Times

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