1. plural of publishing; the business or process of producing and distributing books, journals, magazines, or other written or digital content to the public
Usage: typically used in business or industry contexts; can refer to multiple publishing companies, projects, or acts of publication

Examples

• Several major publishings have merged in recent years.
• The company manages multiple publishings across different genres.
• Academic publishings require peer review before release.
• Digital publishings have transformed the book industry.
• Her recent publishings include three novels and a collection of essays.