printed

4 definitions • 7 examples

information in the form of books, newspapers, and magazines:

Children who watch TV all the time have no real interest in the printed word.

printed information or copies of documents have been printed out on paper:

printed and electronic media

printed materials/publications

You can request a printed copy of the document by mail or email.

The report is available in printed form/format or as a PDF download.

information or entertainment that is available in the form of newspapers, magazines, or books, rather than on the internet, DVDs, etc.:

More and more publishers are looking at electronic alternatives to the printed page.

the use of newspapers, magazines, or books as a source of information or entertainment, rather than the internet, films, etc.:

Many people believe e-books are reducing the popularity of the printed word.