typewriter

noun

type·​writ·​er ˈtīp-ˌrī-tər How to pronounce typewriter (audio)
1
: a machine for writing in characters similar to those produced by printer's type by means of keyboard-operated types striking a ribbon to transfer ink or carbon impressions onto the paper
2
: typist

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The Infinite Monkey Theorem is a famous thought experiment that states that a monkey pressing random keys on a typewriter would eventually reproduce the works of the Bard if given an infinite amount of time and/or if there were an infinite number of monkeys. Amarachi Orie, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024 Caro works on a Smith-Corona typewriter and marks up his drafts by hand. Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2024 In Diana’s lab, an army of creepy typewriters stand poised to churn out Alan-esque writing on demand. G Kirilloff, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 There were cheers for the close-up of her red typewriter. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for typewriter 

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of typewriter was in 1868

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“Typewriter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typewriter. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.

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typewriter

noun
type·​writ·​er ˈtī-ˌprīt-ər How to pronounce typewriter (audio)
: a machine that prints letters or figures when a person pushes its keys down

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