watermark
1 synonym for watermark, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A faint design pressed into paper that becomes visible when the paper is held up to the light.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
water line
How to use watermark
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
watermark a photo
digital watermark
remove the watermark
watermarked image
Watermark is a plain, everyday word used in both print and digital contexts.
Etymology
Watermark is a compound formed within English by joining water and mark. It first described the faint pattern left in paper and later extended to any mark added, in print or digitally, to identify a source.
Full origin of watermark →Frequently asked questions
What does “watermark” mean?
The word “watermark” means a faint design pressed into paper, visible when held up to light, often used to prove authenticity. In plain terms, a faint identifying mark, whether pressed into paper, overlaid on media, or left by rising water.
What does watermark mean?
A watermark is a design that shows through paper when held to the light, or a logo placed on a digital image, video or document.
How do you pronounce “watermark”?
“Watermark” is pronounced WAW-tuh-mahk (/ˈwɔːtəmɑːk/ in IPA).
Why do people watermark photos?
People add a watermark to a photo to show who took it and to make it harder for others to use without permission.
How do you use “watermark” in a sentence?
Here is “watermark” used in a sentence: “She held the banknote up to the light to check the watermark.”
Is watermark one word or two?
It is written as a single word, watermark, with no hyphen.
What part of speech is “watermark”?
Depending on how it is used, “watermark” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “watermark” have?
“Watermark” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a faint design pressed into paper, visible when held up to light, often used to prove authenticity.
