printing press

noun

: a machine that produces printed copies

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In the decades leading up to it, however, the church doubled down in response to new challenges: the rapid spreading of the printing press and the Protestant Reformation. Joëlle Rollo-Koster, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025 Perfect for the writers among us, the hotel, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2023, is found in a turn-of-the-century building, which once housed The Morning Post (complete with a printing press in its basement). Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 Rind’s early influence on the printing press’ editorial practices is clear. Alexandra Cox, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025 As a result, scenic designer Derek McClane has filled the set with the imagery of the letterpress wood blocks used in 19th-century printing presses. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 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 15 Apr. 2025.

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printing press

noun
: a machine that produces printed copies

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