programmer

noun

pro·​gram·​mer ˈprō-ˌgra-mər 

-grə-

variants or less commonly programer

: one that programs: such as

a

: a person who prepares and tests programs for devices (such as computers)

b

: one that programs a mechanism

c

: one that prepares an instructional program

d

: a person who plans or prepares entertainment programs

a television programmer

Examples of programmer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But a coding error from Google's programmers caused the Mic Drop to appear on emails unintentionally and had to be turned off manually. —John Tufts, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026

Previously honorees at this year’s ceremony include actress, producer and podcast host Amy Poehler (Career Achievement Award); director, producer, and screenwriter Sterlin Harjo (Trailblazer Award); and programmer PBS Kids (Institutional Award). —Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026

The channel will be available for launch in Q2 2026, delivering programmers broad reach into homes where Spanish-language content and music are priority viewing experiences. —Billboard Staff, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026

On that July day, a CETI team of scientists and technicians — including drone operators, programmers and acoustics experts — were on the open ocean in waters near the Commonwealth of Dominica. —Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for programmer

• sledgehammer
• tetramer
• amor
• clamor
• clamour
• glamor
• glamour
• grammar
• hammer
• jammer
• rammer
• stammer

Kids Definition

programmer

noun

pro·​gram·​mer

variants also programer

ˈprō-ˌgram-ər 

-grə-mər

: a person who writes computer programs