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printing office

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noun

a shop or factory in which printing is done.

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Words nearby printing office

printery, printhead, printing, printing frame, printing ink, printing office, printing paper, printing press, printless, printmaker, printmaking

Origin of printing office

First recorded in 1725–35

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Example sentences from the Web for printing office

His eldest brother had succeeded to his father's positions, and into the printing-office the boy was sent.
The Tribune of Nova Scotia|W. L. (William Lawson) Grant
In both schools a commemorative tablet was put up, as well as one at the Royal Exchange and the Times printing-office.
Old and New London|Walter Thornbury
Our printing-office is not yet supplied with the requisite variety of type.
Smithsonian Report on the Construction of Catalogues of Libraries and their Publication by Means of Separate, Stereotyped Titles|Charles C. Jewett
He walked up to the door of the printing-office and spoke to Kolb, the sentinel.
Eve and David|Honore de Balzac

The printing-office proved an excellent school for the young man, developing his literary taste and ambition.
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 of 8|Various

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