lithography

noun
UK: /lɪˈθɒɡ.rə.fi/
US: /lɪˈθɑː.ɡrə.fi/

  1. A printing process that uses a flat stone or metal plate on which the image areas are worked using a greasy substance so that the ink will adhere to them by drawing or writing.

    1. The artist created prints using lithography.
    2. The museum displayed examples of early color lithography techniques from the 19th century.

  2. The art or process of producing a picture, writing, or the like, on a flat surface, as a stone or metal plate, for printing.

    1. She is learning lithography in art class.
    2. The gallery showcases a variety of contemporary works in lithography.

Synonyms

printmaking
lithography verb

  1. To print something using lithography.

    1. He lithographed the poster.
    2. The studio lithographed a series of limited-edition prints for the artist.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lithography" in English means: A printing process that uses a flat stone or metal plate on which the image areas are worked using a greasy substance so that the ink will adhere to them by drawing or writing., The art or process of producing a picture, writing, or the like, on a flat surface, as a stone or metal plate, for printing..

The phonetic transcription of "lithography" is /lɪˈθɒɡ.rə.fi/ in British English and /lɪˈθɑː.ɡrə.fi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lithography": printmaking.

Example usage of "lithography": "The artist created prints using lithography.". More examples on the page.