out of print — (of a book or other publication) no longer available from the publisher because it is no longer being printed
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: (of a book or other publication) no longer available from the publisher because it is no longer being printed
Pronunciation (IPA): /aʊt əv prɪnt/
Korean meaning: (책이나 출판물이) 더 이상 인쇄되지 않아 출판사에서 구할 수 없는
Korean pronunciation: **아웃** 오브 **프린트**
Example Sentences
- The vampire romance novel she desperately wanted was out of print, so she had to pay $200 for a used copy on eBay.
- My professor assigned a textbook that's been out of print for 20 years - thanks for nothing, Prof!
- Many classic literature books from the early 1900s are now out of print and considered rare collectibles.
out of print
ADJECTIVE//aʊt əv prɪnt//
(of a book or other publication) no longer available from the publisher because it is no longer being printed
a bookstore owner shakes his head sadly while holding up his hands in a helpless gesture toward a hopeful customer. The customer points eagerly at an empty space on the bookshelf where a book once sat. The bookstore owner gestures toward a small stack of the same book sitting behind the counter with a large red stamp mark across the cover. The customer's shoulders slump in disappointment as she realizes she cannot buy the book anymore. Other customers browse nearby shelves filled with available books while this particular title remains out of reach. a book that is no longer available from the publisher because it is no longer being printed
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Origin
'out'은 '밖으로, 없음'을 의미하고, 'print'는 라틴어 'premere(누르다)'에서 유래되어 '인쇄'를 뜻한다. 즉 '인쇄에서 벗어난' 상태로 더 이상 찍어내지 않음을 표현한다.
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“The vampire romance novel she desperately wanted was out of print, so she had to pay $200 for a used copy on eBay.”
“My professor assigned a textbook that's been out of print for 20 years - thanks for nothing, Prof!”
“Many classic literature books from the early 1900s are now out of print and considered rare collectibles.”
“The publisher decided to bring the bestselling cookbook back after it had been out of print for five years.”
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