material that has been printed or published, such as newspapers, magazines, or books
Authorities said the suspects would have no access to books, newspapers or otherprinted matter.
printed matter in American English
noun
1.
any of various kinds of printed material that qualifies for a special postal rate
2.
a classification of international mail consisting of such items, including catalogs and circulars
Word origin
[1875–80]This word is first recorded in the period 1875–80. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Diaspora, cross-fertilization, knockabout, massage, slime mold
Examples of 'printed matter' in a sentence
printed matter
Other sensuous pleasures printed matter can supply are relished too.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The printed matter will be replaced by content shown on the aircraft's seat-back television screens.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Now one in ten of us has dispensed with possession of all bound, printed matter.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
A means of relaxation that doesn't involve staring at a computer or television screen or printed matter or scribbling away in a diary or notebook.