printing office

American  

noun

1. a shop or factory in which printing is done.

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Etymology

Origin of printing office

First recorded in 1725–35

Example Sentences

The chief justice apparently never discovered the source of O’Brien’s scoops, though one report suggested that he suspected someone in the court’s printing office, who would have had access to the final drafts.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2022

He worked hard wherever he went, from his brother’s printing office in Boston to ones in Philadelphia and London.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2022

Her father, in addition to repairing radios and TVs, worked in the printing office of the Justice Department.

From Washington Post • Sep. 15, 2021

Early research indicates the building was once home to the Majestic Theater, Federico said, and at another point in its history it was the state printing office.

From Washington Times • Sep. 15, 2017

Johnny stuffed it inside his jacket and ran back to the printing office.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes