letterpress
nounUS /ˈlɛtɚˌpɹɛs/
Etymology From letter + press.
1
Media, Printing, Publishing The printing process in which ink is applied to the top surface of a raised image area, which is then pressed against paper to transfer the image.
2
Media, Printing, Publishing Printing directly from type, in distinction from printing from plates.
3
Media, Printing, Publishing A machine used for such printing.
- Derived terms
- letterpressed, nonletterpress