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

Lexmark, which primarily makes printers, was spun off from IBM back in 1991. —Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024

In addition to all the things needed for a new baby, the family needs help with rent, tuition, laptops, a printer, a monitor and a new couch. —Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024

Xerox, a household name globally, has seen its revenue shrink for five straight quarters as demand for printers and related equipment sputtered in the digital age. —Jaspreet Singh, The Courier-Journal, 23 Dec. 2024

Kenny added that the gun in this case may have been made on a 3D printer. —Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 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