Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mimeograph

Noun

/ˈmɪmiəˌgræf/

Definition

A mimeograph is a type of printing machine that produces copies of written or drawn material, typically on paper.

Examples

The teacher used a mimeograph to make handouts for the class.
Before photocopiers became common, many offices relied on mimeographs for document duplication.
The old library had a collection of mimeograph sheets from the 1970s.

Meaning

The term refers to both the machine and the process of printing, which allows for the reproduction of documents without needing a full-scale printing press.