woodblock

noun

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

Examples of woodblock in a Sentence

She made a woodblock print.
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But the truly defining medium of ukiyo-e was the woodblock print. — Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025 Her quilts are all black-and-white, a stark and bold style inspired by woodblock prints and newspaper images. — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025 The opulent room has a gold leaf ceiling, glossy blue paneling, marble bar, and woodblock prints from the 1800s. — Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026 Johannes Gutenberg combined woodblock engraving, coin-making and the wine press to create his printing press. — David Brooks, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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