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presswoman

presswoman

7.0
A woman who operates machines that print newspapers or books
  • noun
  • /ˈprɛsˌwʊmən/
translation icon : impresora
  • She was the first presswoman hired by the leading newspaper in her city.

Examples

  • The presswoman operated the machinery with remarkable skill and precision.

  • The presswoman worked late to finish the newspaper.

  • A veteran presswoman shared her experiences at the national printers' conference.

  • Many presswomen are skilled in digital printing.

  • The presswoman worked meticulously, ensuring every page of the newspaper was printed perfectly.

  • As a skilled presswoman, she managed the printing process from start to finish.

  • During her career, the presswoman trained many apprentices in the art of traditional printing.

Synonyms

printer
vspresswoman
27 2.0

A person who operates a press to make books or newspapers

is the female-specific term instead of a neutral job title
pressman
vspresswoman
1 8.2

A person who operates a printing press for newspapers or books

is the female equivalent rather than the male worker

Surface Forms

presswoman singular
presswomen plural

Morphology

presswoman = press + woman (transparent) = press + woman

A straightforward compound of 'press' (printing/media) + 'woman', meaning a woman who works for or at the press.

Etymology

Presswoman comes from press, meaning the 'printing machine' that makes newspapers, and woman, so it simply means a woman who works at the press or in a newspaper office.