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

Prior to The Booking Fair, the filmmakers participated in educational sessions covering how to pitch programmers, position their films for theatrical exhibition, and study case models. —Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 19 June 2026

Eventually, though, NASA moved toward the use of machine computers more often; Easley transitioned along with the space agency, ultimately becoming a full-fledged computer programmer. —Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 19 June 2026

Penner, who helped put the panel together as a programmer for the festival, reflected on the reality competition's long-lasting appeal. —Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026

In the wake of those early Cannes triumphs, the Transilvania Film Festival became one of the hottest tickets on the international circuit, as programmers, sales agents, distributors and other industry professionals scrambled to discover the next Puiu or Mungiu. —Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 12 June 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