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.