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

The company partners with major publishers to accelerate game development, enhance live services, and facilitate expansion into high-growth markets. — David Prosser, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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Koons’s company was also ordered to pay $12,500 for reproducing an image from the artist’s website, while the publisher was ordered to pay $2,300 for selling a book containing images of the work. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026

About 91% of the more than 482,000 books covered by the ruling have been claimed by authors or publishers who are now due payment. — ABC News, 21 July 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)