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noun

press

Organizations that publish information for public readership.

The local press reports on the city's new housing plan.

Etymology

The printing press gave its name to the activity and institutions of publishing. Press now collectively names organizations that produce information for public readers.

More examples

  • The university press publishes books about American history.
  • Several independent presses accept manuscripts from new writers.
  • The mayor answers questions from the press.

Forms

press · presses

Similar words

publisher
Names an individual or business that issues written works.
newspaper
Names a specific news publication or organization, not publishers collectively.