noun

pressman

Pressman (noun) means someone who operates a printing press. Example: “The pressman checked the ink levels before the run began.”

noun

Someone who operates a printing press.

"The pressman checked the ink levels before the run began."

A journalist or newspaper reporter.

"A crowd of pressmen waited outside the courthouse."

How to Use Pressman

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who runs a printing press, or an older term for a journalist.

When to use it

"Pressman" for journalist now sounds dated; "reporter" or "journalist" is more common today.

Word Forms

pressmen plural, Pressmans plural

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Etymology

A compound of "press" (printing press) and "man."

Rhymes for pressman

businessman congressman

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “pressman” mean?

The word “pressman” means someone who operates a printing press. In plain terms, someone who runs a printing press, or an older term for a journalist.

How do you use “pressman” in a sentence?

Here is “pressman” used in a sentence: “The pressman checked the ink levels before the run began.”

What part of speech is “pressman”?

“Pressman” is a noun.

How many meanings does “pressman” have?

“Pressman” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who operates a printing press.