printing press

noun

: a machine that produces printed copies

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For example, the invention of the printing press fueled an astronomical rise in the number of books published. Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025 The printing press area extended two floors below street level. Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025 Even the printing press was considered controversial at the time! Syed Ahmed, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 Detroit Free Press The printing presses have gone silent at the Sterling Heights Operations Facility on Mound Road. Michigan Business, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 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 24 Aug. 2025.

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printing press

noun
: a machine that produces printed copies

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