noun

handprint

HAND-prihnt

Handprint (noun) means a mark left on a surface by pressing a hand against it. Example: “The children made handprints in wet clay.”

noun

A mark left on a surface by pressing a hand against it.

"The children made handprints in wet clay."

"Detectives found a bloody handprint on the wall."

How to use handprint

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe mark or impression a hand leaves on a surface.

Common pairings

leave a handprint handprint art

handprints plural

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The children made _____ in wet clay.

From "hand" + "print."

What does “handprint” mean?

The word “handprint” means a mark left on a surface by pressing a hand against it. In plain terms, the mark or impression a hand leaves on a surface.

How do you pronounce “handprint”?

“Handprint” is pronounced HAND-prihnt (/ˈhænd.pɹɪnt/ in IPA).

How do you use “handprint” in a sentence?

Here is “handprint” used in a sentence: “The children made handprints in wet clay.”

What part of speech is “handprint”?

“Handprint” is a noun.