1. ideas, feelings, or opinions about someone or something, especially those formed quickly or without complete information
2. effects produced on someone’s mind or feelings
3. marks, indentations, or patterns made by pressing something into a surface

Examples

• First impressions are often lasting ones.
• The candidate made a good impression during the interview.
• My impressions of the city changed after living there for a year.
• The fossil showed clear impressions of ancient leaves.
• We found tire impressions in the mud.
• The comedian’s impressions of famous politicians were hilarious.
• She does great impressions of her teachers.
• The book left strong impressions on all who read it.