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

His hair has gone from total silver to inkjet printer black. —Alice Burton, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024

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Kyocera is also looking to invest in AI software startups whose technologies can be integrated into its printer business—the company’s biggest revenue generator. —Zinnia Lee, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

Step Slim in the wild Equipped with innovative Zink (Zero Ink) technology, the Kodak Step Slim printer for $79.99 (reg. —New Atlas, 4 Nov. 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