Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hot off the press

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.82 in modern English

Syllables: hot of-f the -press
IPA

28

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

freshly printed

adj

so interesting or sensational that its publication cannot be delayed

Etymology

In hot-metal printing, newly printed material is warm

Questions

What does hot off the press mean?: freshly printed
Where does hot off the press come from?: In hot-metal printing, newly printed material is warm

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