1. rooms in a newspaper office or printing plant where printing presses are operated
Usage: journalism; printing industry
2. rooms designated for members of the press to work or gather information, especially at events or government buildings
Usage: journalism

Examples

• The newspaper’s pressrooms operated around the clock to meet daily deadlines.
• Reporters gathered in the White House pressrooms before the briefing.
• The old building’s pressrooms were converted into modern office spaces.
• Security restricted access to the pressrooms during the printing process.
• The convention center set up temporary pressrooms for visiting journalists.
• Noise from the pressrooms could be heard throughout the building.