publishing

1 of 2

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

publishing

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present participle of publish

Examples of publishing in a Sentence

Noun

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

Noun

An odd message for programs built for communication, used widely in writing and publishing. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026

If publishing, travel, or education is involved, identify the first practical requirement. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2026

Kim will continue to lead digital publishing, digital docs, social, the network’s Here’s the Scoop team and Decision Desk, as well as work in partnership with exec VP David Verdi leading bureaus and newsgathering. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

The Hollywood Reporter threw its TV’s 50 Most Powerful Producers Dinner, sponsored by Lilly, on Wednesday night, timed to the publishing of THR‘s annual 50 Most Powerful TV Producers of 2026 list. — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

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

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing publishing

• desktop publishing
• electronic publishing