1. printing presses that use raised type or plates pressed directly onto paper
Usage: printing technology
2. the printing process or technique using such presses
Usage: printing terminology

Examples

• The old newspaper used letterpresses to print their daily editions.
• Modern artists appreciate the tactile quality of letterpresses.
• Wedding invitations printed on letterpresses have a distinctive raised texture.
• The museum displayed several antique letterpresses from the 1800s.
• Small publishers still use letterpresses for specialty books.
• The printing shop restored three vintage letterpresses to working condition.