full-bleed
|full-bleed|
/fʊl-bliːd/
edge-to-edge printing
Etymology
'full-bleed' originates from the printing industry, where 'full' refers to the entire page and 'bleed' refers to the area that extends beyond the trim edge of the page.
The term 'full-bleed' has been used in the printing industry since the 20th century to describe images that extend beyond the page's edge.
Initially, it was a technical term in printing, but it has since been adopted in digital design to describe similar effects.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
a printing term referring to an image or design that extends to the edge of the paper, with no margin or border.
The magazine cover was printed full-bleed to create a more immersive effect.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42