Presses

/ˈpɹɛsɪz/

Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:10 pts7 letters
Definition of Presses

noun

  1. A device used to apply pressure to an item.

    "a flower press"

  2. A printing machine.

    "Stop the presses!"

  3. (collective) The print-based media (both the people and the newspapers).

    "This article appeared in the press."

  4. A publisher.
  5. An enclosed storage space (e.g. closet, cupboard).

    "Put the cups in the press."

verb

  1. To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.
  2. To activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it.
  3. To compress, squeeze.

    "to press fruit for the purpose of extracting the juice"

  4. To clasp, hold in an embrace.
  5. To reduce to a particular shape or form by pressure, especially flatten or smooth.

    "to press a hat"

Anagrams of Presses

No exact anagrams found for "presses". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "presses" and rearranging:

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Presses"

Presses is a 7-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Presses" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "presses" is a low-scoring word.