publishing

noun

pub·​lish·​ing ˈpə-bli-shiŋ How to pronounce publishing (audio)
: the business or profession of the commercial production and issuance of literature, information, musical scores or sometimes recordings, or art
newspaper publishing
software publishing

Examples of publishing in a Sentence

He was hoping to get a job in publishing after college. Her sister works for a well-known publishing company.
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Even in the lower-stakes world of publishing, a celebrity can mobilize her fan base against anything deemed unofficial. Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 19 May 2025 Professionals with sharp communication skills can find freelance or full-time roles in publishing, corporate communications, or digital media. Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 Haber is a writer, editor and publishing strategist. Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025 Paradigm will represent Lewis in all areas, including scripted and unscripted television, publishing, brand partnerships, broadcasting, and IP. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for publishing

Word History

Etymology

Middle English publisching "act of announcing, public declaration, issuing of copies of a book," from gerund of publisshen "to make known, publish"

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of publishing was in the 15th century

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“Publishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/publishing. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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