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silkscreen

/ˈsɪlk.skriːn/
IELTSAcademic
noun

A method of printing by pushing ink through a fine mesh screen onto paper, cloth, or another surface. It is often used for posters, T-shirts, and signs.

  • We printed the logo using silkscreen.
  • The T-shirts were made with silkscreen.
verb

To print something using the silkscreen method.

  • They silkscreened the design onto bags.
  • We silkscreened posters for the event.

Adinary Nuance

Silkscreen is more specific than print. It means printing through a mesh screen, usually for bold designs on fabric or posters. Use screen print as a close everyday alternative; use silkscreen when you want the craft or technique itself. It is less general than print and more exact than stamping.

In other languages

Vietnamese
in lụa
Spanish
serigrafía
Chinese
丝网印刷
Japanese
シルクスクリーン
Korean
실크스크린

Etymology

Silkscreen comes from silk and screen. The name first referred to silk fabric used in the screen; the word became common in the early 20th century.

Common phrases

silkscreen printingsilkscreen designsilkscreen a shirtsilkscreen poster

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

Is silkscreen the same as screen printing?
Yes. In everyday use, they mean the same printing method.
Is silkscreen a noun or a verb?
It is both. You can say a silkscreen and to silkscreen.
Is silkscreen common in business writing?
Yes, especially for printing, clothing, and design work.
Can I use silkscreen for digital printing?
No. Silkscreen is a physical printing process, not digital.