printer

noun

print·​er ˈprin-tər 

: one that prints: such as

a

: a person engaged in printing

b

: a device used for printing

especially : a machine for printing from photographic negatives

c

: a device (such as an inkjet printer) that produces printouts

Examples of printer in a Sentence

I need a new printer for my office.

Benjamin Franklin was originally a printer.

The manuscript was sent to the printer yesterday.

Recent Examples on the Web

Later that day, the House Judiciary Committee is set to hear House Bill 1144, which would prohibit using 3D printers to manufacture firearms, large-capacity magazines and rapid-fire devices. —Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026

Strain is experimenting with a different 3D printer material that biodegrades quickly without needing to be planted. —Travis Loller, Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026

In these times, many talented editors and printers were attracted by the opportunities presented by the burgeoning valley area, creating a competitive and dynamic industry. —Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026

For early voting, many counties — including Broward — deploy high-speed, on-demand ballot printers to all their early voting sites. —Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing printer

• 3D printer
• impact printer
• ink-jet printer
• laser printer
• line printer
• non-impact printer
• printer's devil
• thermal printer

Rhymes for printer

• minter
• sinter
• splinter
• sprinter
• winter
• midwinter
• reenter
• overwinter
• teleprinter

Kids Definition

printer

noun

print·​er ˈprint-ər 

1

: a person whose business is printing

2

: a device used for printing or for making printouts