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

All of the books were created by the bibliophile Reid Byers in collaboration with numerous printers, binders, and calligraphers. —Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024

The researchers used a 3-D printer to recreate animal skulls from museum collections: both foxes as well as animals with flatter faces, like bobcats. —Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024

Alongside this and the Wolf Ranch development mentioned, Icon is also involved in creating NASA space habitats, while elsewhere in the US a 3D printer was recently used to expand a Walmart store. —Adam Williams, New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024

Learn how to produce videos, create games, or make something on a 3D printer at one of the Denver Library ideaLABs. —Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 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