publishing house
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of publishing house
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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Wasserman, a former book editor of the Los Angeles Times, is publisher of Heyday Books, a nonprofit, independent publishing house founded in 1974 in Berkeley.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
The publishing house, well known for series such as “Hellboy” and “The Umbrella Academy,” operated two storefronts in Oregon and maintained a flagship store at L.A.’s Universal Citywalk.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
Iglesias's biographer Ignacio Peyró and the author's publishing house, Libros del Asteroide, have also responded, saying they will update last year's biography to include the allegations.
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2026
The publishing house Thursday reported a profit of $55.9 million, or $2.17 a share, compared with a profit of $48.8 million, or $1.71 a share, a year earlier.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
After Mama died, the people at the publishing house let him start working full-time.
From "Miracle's Boys" by Jacqueline Woodson
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