printed matter

noun

: matter printed by any of various mechanical processes that is eligible for mailing at a special rate

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There seemed to be a hunger out there for printed matter. Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2022 Riffing off that collective nature, Laila will this month launch printings.jp, a new site selling fashion-centric printed matter: magazines, photography and art books, catalogs, invitation cards, and more. Monica Kim, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of printed matter was in 1836

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“Printed matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/printed%20matter. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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