pressroom

[ pres-room, -room ]

noun

1. the room in a printing or newspaper publishing establishment where the printing presses press are installed.

pressroom

/ -ˌrʊm; ˈprɛsˌruːm /

noun

1. the room in a printing establishment that houses the printing presses

Word History and Origins

Origin of pressroom¹

First recorded in 1675–85; press ¹ + room

Example Sentences

“Oly” — as the plant was known — “was the most modern pressroom around,” said Lampher, 82, a retired superintendent.

From Los Angeles Times

His story is a familiar one: a pressroom of multigenerational employees banking on good benefits, good income and challenging work.

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Cleared of appendicitis and kidney stones and given painkillers by the doctors, Saindon decided to attend the Oscars, but went back to the hospital in pain after his pressroom interview, the outlet reported.

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We’re watching at home, inside the Dolby Theatre and from the pressroom to give you live commentary, analysis and reporting on the 2023 Oscars.

From Los Angeles Times

“Saturday Night Live” executive producer Lorne Michaels teased the announcement of new cast members backstage at the Emmys pressroom Monday night.

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