Press Definition
press
noun
- the state of demanding notice or attention; "the insistence of their hunger"; "the press of business matters"
- the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
- a machine used for printing
- a dense crowd of people
- a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
- clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
- any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
- a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
- the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure; "he gave the button a press"; "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"; "at the pressing of a button"
verb
- exert pressure or force to or upon; "He pressed down on the boards"; "press your thumb on this spot"
- force or impel in an indicated direction; "I urged him to finish his studies"
- to be oppressive or burdensome; "weigh heavily on the mind", "Something pressed on his mind"
- place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure; "pressed flowers"
- squeeze or press together; "she compressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle"
- crowd closely; "The crowds pressed along the street"
- create by pressing; "Press little holes into the soft clay"
- be urgent; "This is a pressing problem"
- exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for; "The liberal party pushed for reforms"; "She is crusading for women's rights"; "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate"
- press from a plastic; "press a record"
- make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby; "`Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman"
- press and smooth with a heated iron; "press your shirts"; "she stood there ironing"
- lift weights; "This guy can press 300 pounds"
- ask for or request earnestly; "The prophet bid all people to become good persons"
"Press" in song lyrics
See how press is used in real songs:
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"bars of death connected like money fresh off the press"
7L & Esoteric f/ Celph Titled — Murder-Death-Kill -
"You bring your product puff, puff, puff, puff, roll the press"
Baddazis — Country Blood -
"And try to diss you and press"
Miri Ben-Ari f/ Fabolous, Kanye West, Musiq — Fly Away
Words that rhyme with press
Usage tips for "press"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "press" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for press to find words that pair well.