printing press

noun

: a machine that produces printed copies

Examples of printing press in a Sentence

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The role of gold Going back to ancient times, gold has served as a safe haven and a store of wealth, against government abuse of the printing press: Inflation. Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025 One advocate for tech education says AI is bringing major change, likening it to the printing press and electricity in its potential to change society. Ira Porter, Christian Science Monitor, 23 May 2025 Its main source of income, a lucrative printing press, is running at full capacity, employing 400 workers. Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Feb. 2025 The pair started their business as printers, able to expand after purchasing their own printing press. Angela Andaloro, People.com, 29 May 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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printing press

noun
: a machine that produces printed copies

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