typewriter

noun

type·​writ·​er ˈtīp-ˌrī-tər 

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

Examples of typewriter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With the retrieval of Leopold’s typewriter from a harbor in Jackson Park, the chain of evidence that connected the two young men to the crime was complete. —Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2024

As Swift sat across from a dancer on a typewriter, the bed was tilted every which way, creating a fascinating display. —Ellise Shafer, Variety, 10 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

typewriter

noun

type·​writ·​er ˈtī-ˌprīt-ər 

: a machine that prints letters or figures when a person pushes its keys down