publisher

noun

pub·​lish·​er ˈpə-bli-shər How to pronounce publisher (audio)
: 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.
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of publisher was in the 15th century

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“Publisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/publisher. Accessed 2 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

publisher

noun
pub·​lish·​er ˈpəb-lish-ər How to pronounce publisher (audio)
: one that publishes
especially : one that sends out and offers for sale printed matter (as books, magazines, or newspapers)

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