Definition

Noun: - A medium that disseminates printed matter: This term refers to the collective category of communication channels and publications that distribute information primarily through physical, printed materials on paper. It encompasses the traditional industry and format of producing and circulating text and images via mechanical or digital printing processes.

Usage

• As a collective noun: Refers to the entire industry or category of printed communication.
  • Newspapers and magazines are classic examples of print media.
  • The report analyzed the decline of print media in the digital age.
• As a subject or object: Used to discuss its characteristics, impact, or state.
  • Print media relies on advertising revenue.
  • Many journalists began their careers in print media.

Advanced Usage

• Contrast with other media: Often used in comparative discussions about communication channels.
  • The study compared the credibility of print media versus online news sources.
• Historical and economic context: Used when discussing the evolution or business aspects of publishing.
  • The transition challenged the economic model of traditional print media.

Variants and Related Words

• Print (noun/verb): The process or result of producing text/pictures on paper, or to produce them.
  • The book is out of print.
• Medium (noun): A means or channel for communication (plural: media).
  • Television is a powerful broadcast medium.

Synonyms

• The press: Often refers specifically to newspapers and journalists collectively.
• Publications: Refers to items that have been printed and published, such as books, journals, or magazines.

Related Phrases

• In print: Referring to something that is currently available in printed form.
  • Is the author's first novel still in print?
• The printed word: A phrase emphasizing the medium of writing as physically printed, often implying permanence or authority.
  • He had great faith in the power of the printed word.

Noun

1. a medium that disseminates printed matter