printing press

noun

: a machine that produces printed copies

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The printing press in Sterling Heights for the Detroit Free Press, the Detroit News and other newspapers will close in August. Joe Guillen, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025 Early in his life, Franklin was opposed to smallpox inoculation and even used his older brother’s printing press to spread anti-vaccine sentiments—at times inadvertently stoking violence against vaccine proponents. Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025 Inside, there’s thick cement flooring that supported the heavy printing presses that once operated here, and an old darkroom unused since the days of film. John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press, 13 Jan. 2025 At first glance, Substack appears to be just another stop on this road — a slicker, digital-age printing press enabling direct connections between writers and readers. Catherine Baab-Muguira, Quartz, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for printing press 

Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of printing press was in 1578

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“Printing press.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/printing%20press. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.

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printing press

noun
: a machine that produces printed copies

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