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letterpress Definition

letter·press (-pres′)

noun

    1. the method of printing from raised surfaces, as set type
    2. matter printed by this method
  2. Chiefly Brit. reading matter, as distinguished from illustrations

letterpress Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • print: From those that are letterpress printed to ceramics, from performance art to games.
  • use: The Bahá'ís were forbidden by the government to print their books using letterpress.
  • include: SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Alice uses both traditional and new mediums to produce work, including letterpress and digital printing.

Adjective modifier

  • traditional: Alembic Press A Fine Press creating and printing limited edition books by traditional letterpress.

Modifies a noun

  • printing: Remember the days of letterpress printing with the astronomical costs of plates which took forever to produce?
  • card: Once letterpress cards were printed, the type would be removed from the forme and distributed.
  • printer: In the autumn of 1883, 23 year old Simeon Hassall, a letterpress printer, married Prudence Crowder.
  • description: Extended letterpress descriptions, forming a valuable condensed history of the progress of the town, were also given.
  • method: Mr Cooper used the same equipment which he originally used to print the handbills and the same letterpress printing method.