a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale
"The antique store sold a rare first edition of the novel, which was later found to be an unauthorized reprint."
A book, pamphlet or other printed matter that has been published once before but is now being released again.
"The rare first edition was sold out of stock, so the publisher decided to reprint the classic novel for collectors."
In plain English: A reprint is a new copy of something that has been made again after it was originally published.
"The rare first edition was sold for thousands, but I prefer reading from an affordable reprint."
Usage: Use the noun form to refer specifically to a second edition of a previously published work rather than just any new printing. Distinguish it from "edition" by noting that a reprint implies no changes were made to the original text or layout during publication.
To print (something) that has been published in print before.
"The publisher decided to reprint the classic novel because it remained popular decades after its first release."
In plain English: To reprint something means to print it again, usually because you need more copies of an article or book that was already published once.
"The publisher decided to reprint their best-selling novel after running out of copies."
The word reprint is formed by adding the prefix re-, meaning again, to the verb print. It entered English as a straightforward combination indicating the act of printing something once more.