Press
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹɛs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Press is a noun meaning An instance of applying pressure; an instance of pressing.
Meaning
An instance of applying pressure; an instance of pressing.
More Meanings
- (countable) A device used to apply pressure to an item.
- (uncountable) A crowd.
- (countable) A printing machine.
- (uncountable, collective) The print-based media (both the people and the newspapers).
- (countable) A publisher.
- (countable, especially in Ireland and Scotland) An enclosed storage space (e.g. closet, cupboard).
- (countable, weightlifting) An exercise in which weight is forced away from the body by extension of the arms or legs.
Example Sentences
a flower press
Stop the presses!
The press in the square grew. Something would happen now.
Connecting to the service is almost idiot proof and takes just a few button presses.
Word Forms
- presses
- pressing
- pressed
- prest
- pressest
- pressedst
- presseth
Synonyms for press
Depending on context, synonyms include closet, cupboard, pantry, press-gang, strike, hit.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pressure, compress, push, squeeze, crush, constrict.
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Sources & Attribution
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