Letterpress ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Letterpress ( noun )

A method of printing, in which the image to be printed is pressed into the paper by a printing plate, typically made of metal or wood.

Origin:

Late 17th century: from letter, in the sense 'a character used in printing' + press.

Examples:

1. I ordered my wedding invitations to be printed using the letterpress method for a more classic and elegant look.
2. The letterpress method of printing is often used to produce high-quality stationery, posters, and business cards.
3. The letterpress process was widely used in the past but has become less popular with the advent of offset printing.
4. The museum has a large collection of antique letterpress printing equipment.
5. I learned how to use the letterpress machine in a weekend workshop, and now I make my own printed materials at home.

(As a verb)

Letterpress ( verb )

A method of printing, in which the image to be printed is pressed into the paper by a printing plate, typically made of metal or wood.

Origin:

Late 17th century: from letter, in the sense 'a character used in printing' + press.

Examples:

1. I ordered my wedding invitations to be printed using the letterpress method for a more classic and elegant look.
2. The letterpress method of printing is often used to produce high-quality stationery, posters, and business cards.
3. The letterpress process was widely used in the past but has become less popular with the advent of offset printing.
4. The museum has a large collection of antique letterpress printing equipment.
5. I learned how to use the letterpress machine in a weekend workshop, and now I make my own printed materials at home.