Meaning of the word pressroom in English

What does pressroom mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pressroom

US /ˈprɛsˌrum/
UK /ˈprɛsˌruːm/

Noun

1.

a room in a printing office where the printing presses are located

Example:
The noise from the pressroom was deafening.
Newspapers are printed daily in the pressroom.
2.

a room where journalists meet to receive information or to write their reports

Example:
The mayor held a conference in the pressroom.
Journalists gathered in the pressroom awaiting the official announcement.