pressman
pressman · pressmen
Someone who operates a printing pressSomeone who operates a printing press.
US/pɹˈɛsmən/
» He was surrounded by a crowd of pressmen.
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4 sensesSomeone who operates a printing press.
A journalist or newspaper reporter.
One who pressgangs people into naval service.
One who presses clothes.
a tailor's pressman
More definitions
- a man whose occupation is printing
- a male journalist employed to provide news stories for newspapers or broadcast media
Examples
2 sentencesHe was surrounded by a crowd of pressmen.
Women in full dress, pressmen, policemen, loafers, were pouring out and rushing in to Mr. Rohscheimer's residence!
Origin
From press + man.From press + man.
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Forms
plural: pressmenSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a male journalist employed to provide news stories for newspapers or broadcast media:newspaperman
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular