pressroom

American  

[pres-room, -room] / ˈprɛsˌrum, -ˌrʊm /

noun

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

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pressroom British  

/ -ˌrʊm, ˈprɛsˌruːm /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of pressroom

First recorded in 1675–85; press ¹ + room

Example Sentences

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pressroom

There was some interesting stagecraft where they were read sequentially from the chamber but handed out in the pressroom together.

From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2024

"It means mean so much to me. Every single woman in that category I obviously admire immensely, and their work and everything they continue to do," Zendaya said in the pressroom at the time.

From Fox News ● Sep. 3, 2021

I was sitting in the pressroom backstage at the U.S.

From New York Times ● Jun. 17, 2021

"Why, I—I believe the verdict isn't rendered yet," he hastily replied, and followed Mr. Merrick into the pressroom.

From Aunt Jane's Nieces on Vacation by Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank)