stop press

noun

Meaning

The event or news article important enough to delay or interrupt the print, or require a reprint, of a publication, particularly of a newspaper edition.
Used to announce an event or news article important enough to delay or interrupt the print, or require a reprint, of publication, particularly of a newspaper edition.
Used to grab attention, implying importance, news-worthiness, etc.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

presstime(English)press proof(English)press time(English)pretextual stop(English)presh(English)permanent-press(English)prease(English)standfirst(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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