pressman

[pres-muh n]

noun, plural press·men.

a person who operates or has charge of a printing press.

British. a writer or reporter for the press.

Origin of pressman

First recorded in 1590–1600; press¹ + -man

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Examples from the Web for pressman

Contemporary Examples of pressman

Though he has worked closely with celebrities like Clooney, Pressman is a wonk with little patience for Hollywood theatrics.
Obama Hires a Clooney Confidant
Sandra McElwaine
April 13, 2010
Pressman grew up in California the son of two attorneys with a firm belief in equal rights.
Obama Hires a Clooney Confidant
Sandra McElwaine
April 13, 2010

Historical Examples of pressman

Is it ever the business of any pressman to understand anything?
Chance
Joseph Conrad
The pressman and his family were to receive ten free tickets.
Watch Yourself Go By
Al. G. Field
Lumley was tactful enough to leave the pressman alone with the star.
The Magnificent Montez
Horace Wyndham
Mr. Alden had watched for five nights when he knew the pressman to be at home.
The Sins of Sverac Bablon
Sax Rohmer
A rapid calculation showed the pressman where lay his best chance.
The Sins of Sverac Bablon
Sax Rohmer

British Dictionary definitions for pressman

pressman

noun plural -men

a person who works for the press

a person who operates a printing press

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Word Origin and History for pressman

1590s, from press (n.) + man (n.).