printer

noun

print·​er ˈprin-tər How to pronounce printer (audio)
: one that prints: such as
a
: a person engaged in printing
b
: a device used for printing
especially : a machine for printing from photographic negatives
c
: a device (such as an inkjet printer) that produces printouts

Examples of printer in a Sentence

I need a new printer for my office. Benjamin Franklin was originally a printer. The manuscript was sent to the printer yesterday.
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of printer was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Printer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/printer. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

printer

noun
print·​er ˈprint-ər How to pronounce printer (audio)
1
: a person whose business is printing
2
: a device used for printing or for making printouts

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