printed matter
Americannoun
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any of various kinds of printed material that qualifies for a special postal rate.
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a classification of international mail consisting of such items, including catalogs and circulars.
Etymology
Origin of printed matter
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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Personally printed matter made with this level of care has a way of inspiring connection and celebration.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2024
He had his love of books and magazines and printed matter but also needed the very latest technology and devices at his fingertips.
From New York Times ● Apr. 27, 2023
That’s a beautiful theme, and there’s a wonderful novel about that theme trapped in this great ordeal of printed matter.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 12, 2022
It is the reason we have the Library of Congress and the reason the government still subsidizes the mailing of printed matter.
From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2018
The rates of postage on newspapers are so complicated that few postmasters can tell what they are, and those on transient newspapers and printed matter generally, are so enormous as to amount to a prohibition.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None by Harper, Various (magazine)
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