publisher

noun

pub·​lish·​er ˈpə-bli-shər 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

So far, the publisher for GTA 6, Take-Two Interactive, hasn’t responded to a request for comment. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026

My wife was a reader as well, and, what’s more, came from a family of writers and book publishers. — David Shribman, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2026

The Re>Birth Programme is aimed at connecting rights holders of classic films with buyers, distributors, programmers, sales agents, film labs and publishers and facilitate new avenues of commercial exploitation. — Ed Meza, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Crunchyroll announced several company expansions, including a brand new division and partnerships with PlayStation and manga publishers during the inaugural Anime Future Forum. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, "person who makes something generally known," from publisshen "to make known, publish" + -er -er entry 2

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing publisher

• co-publisher

Kids Definition

publisher

noun

pub·​lish·​er ˈpəb-lish-ər 

: one that publishes

especially : one that sends out and offers for sale printed matter (as books, magazines, or newspapers)