woodblock

noun

wood·​block ˈwu̇d-ˌbläk How to pronounce woodblock (audio)
wood-block adjective

Examples of woodblock in a Sentence

She made a woodblock print.
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The Great Wave Building Set For something a bit bigger, Lego’s recreation of Hokusai’s woodblock print, The Great Wave off Kanagawa, is a stunner. Clint Davis, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025 The results highlighted growing interest in South Asian modern and contemporary art, Chinese antiques, and a ubiquitous iconic Japanese woodblock print. Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 25 Sep. 2024 On September 17, Christie’s sold its print of the iconic Japanese woodblock image for $858,800 on an estimate of $500,000 to $700,000. Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 25 Sep. 2024 This stamping technique is perhaps reminiscent of woodblock printing itself, where the artistry goes into making the block (or in this case the stamping plate) that leaves its mark on the final product. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for woodblock 

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of woodblock was in 1837

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“Woodblock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woodblock. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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woodblock

noun
wood·​block ˈwu̇d-ˌbläk How to pronounce woodblock (audio)

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