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noun

printout

PRIHNT-owt

Printout (noun) means a paper copy produced by a printer. Example: “He handed me a printout of the sales report.”

noun
1
A paper copy produced by a printer.
"He handed me a printout of the sales report."

How to use printout

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA physical, paper copy that comes out of a printer.

Common pairings
a computer printout get a printout

Word forms

printouts plural

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Etymology

Formed as a noun from the phrasal verb print out.

Rhymes for printout

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Frequently asked questions

What does “printout” mean?

The word “printout” means a paper copy produced by a printer. In plain terms, a physical, paper copy that comes out of a printer.

How do you pronounce “printout”?

“Printout” is pronounced PRIHNT-owt (/ˈpɹɪntˌaʊt/ in IPA).

How do you use “printout” in a sentence?

Here is “printout” used in a sentence: “He handed me a printout of the sales report.”

What part of speech is “printout”?

“Printout” is a noun.

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