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misprint

[ noun mis-print, mis-print; verb mis-print ]

noun

  1. a mistake in printing, printing, as an instance of printing printing a letter or word other than that intended.


verb (used with object)

  1. to print incorrectly.

misprint

noun

  1. an error in printing, made through damaged type, careless reading, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. tr to print (a letter) incorrectly
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of misprint1

First recorded in 1485–95; mis- 1 + print
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Example Sentences

The toy company quickly apologized for the gaffe, calling the misprint an “unfortunate error.”

Toy manufacturer Mattel has apologized for a misprint that appeared on the packaging of its line of “Wicked” dolls and listed an address for an adult website.

The brand’s new owner, Spangler Candy Company, reintroduced Sweethearts to the candy market in 2020, though limited availability and production issues resulted in misprinted and blank candies.

Only one block of 100 of the misprinted stamps went public.

A team whose rotation just suffered through the worst month in Los Angeles Dodger history — that 6.18 July ERA is not a misprint — did not improve that rotation.

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