printing press
/ˈprɪntɪŋ ˈprɛs/ · print·ing·press
noun
- A mechanical device used for printing text or images repeatedly The printing press in the university's publishing house was used to print thousands of copies of the professor's new book.
noun
- An organisation or factory containing such a machine The local printing press was a major employer in the town, producing newspapers, magazines, and books for the regional market.
Did you know? The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century is widely regarded as one of the most significant events in human history, revolutionizing the spread of knowledge and information. The first major work printed using the movable-type printing press was the Gutenberg Bible, which marked the beginning of a new era in mass communication.