printer

noun

print·​er ˈprin-tər 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

In his first job after college, Archie Colgan sold printers and copiers, but grew tired of being a facsimile of himself. —Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 16 June 2024

Cressida encounters a printer’s assistant with a big mouth who used to work for the man that did know Penelope was Lady Whistledown. —Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 13 June 2024

Thanks to the oversized scale, the top of the cabinet has plenty of room to hold a printer, scanner, office supplies, or decorative elements. —Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2024

For those who want a reliable, low maintenance, low operating cost printer, there is a massive 52% off on the HP LaserJet Tank 2604sdw printer. —Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 10 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing printer

• 3D printer
• impact printer
• ink-jet printer
• laser printer
• line printer
• non-impact printer
• printer's devil
• thermal printer

Kids Definition

printer

noun

print·​er ˈprint-ər 

1

: a person whose business is printing

2

: a device used for printing or for making printouts