Definition

A room where printing machines are located, often used in newspapers or publishing companies.

Example

The journalists gathered in the pressroom to prepare for the press conference.

Conversation

Have you ever been to the pressroom at the newspaper?

No, I haven't! What's it like?

It's really interesting to see how they operate the printing machines in the pressroom.

That sounds cool! I would love to check it out sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pressroom → It is formed from "press" (from Latin "premere", meaning to press or squeeze) and "room" (from Old English "rum", meaning space or area). The word "pressroom" refers to a space where printing or pressing activities take place.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where things are 'pressed' ('press') and there is 'space' ('room') for that activity — that's what a pressroom is.

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