publishing

noun

pub·​lish·​ing ˈpə-bli-shiŋ 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

This vibrant gathering celebrated the launch of the two indie magazines’ latest print issues as well as their 2025 American Society of Magazine Editors general excellence nominations by bringing together an inspiring group of women across the food, beverage, and publishing industries. —The Editors Of Saveur and Full Pour, Saveur, 23 Apr. 2025

Haber is a writer, editor and publishing strategist. —Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025

The Trump administration had already hamstrung the program shortly after the inauguration, initially barring the investigative team from traveling to conduct research, communicating with other agencies and publishing reports, according to the investigator. —Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 21 Apr. 2025

For some, this surprise might be related to the media, publishing, or medical or legal matters. —Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2025

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

Phrases Containing publishing

• desktop publishing
• electronic publishing