Ink

What “Ink” means

Noun

1. A pigment (or dye)-based fluid used for writing, printing etc.
2. A particular type, color or container of this fluid.
3. The black or dark-colored fluid ejected by squid, octopus etc, as a protective strategy.
4. Publicity.
5. Tattoo work.

Verb

1. To apply ink to; to cover or smear with ink.
2. To sign (a contract or similar document).
3. To apply a tattoo to (someone).
4. to eject ink (sense 3)

Where the word comes from

From Middle English ynke, from Old French enque, from Latin encaustum (“purple ink used by Roman emperors to sign documents”), from Ancient Greek ἔγκαυστον (énkauston, “burned-in”), from ἐν (en, “in”) + καίω (kaíō, “burn”). In this sense, displaced native Old English blæc (“ink”, literally “black”). Sense four refers to the ink used in newspapers.

Business name ideas with “Ink”

Industries where “Ink” fits

We suggest this word for 10 business types and industries, including:

• Copywriting Business
• Graphic Design Studio
• Print Shop
• Publishing Company
• T-Shirt Business
• Tattoo Shop
• Book Publishers
• Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
• Marketing Consulting Services
• Men’s and Boys’ Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing