printed matter
noun
any of various kinds of printed material that qualifies for a special postal rate.
a classification of international mail consisting of such items, including catalogs and circulars.
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Origin of printed matter
First recorded in 1875–80
Words nearby printed matter
printanier, printback, print bar, printed circuit, printed circuit board, printed matter, printer, printer's devil, printer's error, printer's mark, P-R interval
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Example sentences from the Web for printed matter
Mailing these things out by printed-matter, fourth class mail costs 7-1/2 cents.
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