publisher

noun

pub·​lish·​er ˈpə-bli-shər 

: one that publishes something

especially : a person or corporation whose business is publishing

Examples of publisher in a Sentence

He submitted the manuscript to publishers of children's books.

Recent Examples on the Web

Sterling Elliott was an accomplished inventor, businessman, politician, publisher, and social activist. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025

Initially built for the newspaper publisher and real estate developer Duane Hagadone, the home takes inspiration from the surrounding desert and mountain landscape of Palm Desert. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025

According to the researchers, Google has already terminated the publisher accounts known to be associated with BADBOX 2.0 from the Google Ad ecosystem. —Davey Winder, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025

Bruce Putterman, publisher and CEO of The Connecticut Mirror, a nonprofit online news outlet, said the fellowship bill is part of a larger effort to get people thinking about how the state can help local journalism. —Olivia Grant, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, "person who makes something generally known," from publisshen "to make known, publish" + -er -er entry 2

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing publisher

• co-publisher

Kids Definition

publisher

noun

pub·​lish·​er ˈpəb-lish-ər 

: one that publishes

especially : one that sends out and offers for sale printed matter (as books, magazines, or newspapers)