Definitions

printing press

NOUN

machine for printing

Synonyms

WEAK

press presswork printing machine printing works

Example Sentences

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In a season of Hollywood marked by mega-mergers from well-funded nepo children, there is something timely about these oblivious creatures smashing up a printing press and a broadcast studio.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

What it says about America: The steam-driven printing press meant that music was democratizing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

Then he turned for emphasis to the fonts available on the printing press of his day.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

Generative AI represents "the largest transformation in the information ecosystem since the printing press," consultant David Caswell told AFP.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

“We found him at the printing press and we called 911, but when they got there, he was gone. I think...”

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older