printing press
print·ing press
P p Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [prin-ting pres]
- /ˈprɪn tɪŋ prɛs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [prin-ting pres]
- /ˈprɪn tɪŋ prɛs/
Definitions of printing press words
- noun printing press a machine, as a cylinder press or rotary press, for printing on paper or the like from type, plates, etc. 1
- noun printing press machine for printing text and images 1
- countable noun printing press A printing press is a machine used for printing, especially one that can print books, newspapers, or documents in large numbers. 0
- noun printing press any of various machines used for printing 0
- noun printing press a machine for printing from inked type, plates, or rolls 0
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Origin of printing press
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Printing press
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
printing press popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
printing press usage trend in Literature
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