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

Used with the permission of the publisher, Seal Press. —Literary Hub, 17 June 2026

No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher. —Kira Willey, CNBC, 17 June 2026

Content Partners acquires film, television programming, music and related royalties from investors, producers, writers, directors, actors and musicians, targeting assets that are generating cash flow and have long term distribution deals with major studios, networks, publishers and other channels. —Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 16 June 2026

Over on the exhibition floor, YouTube is enhancing its YouTube View hub and will also run a series of twice-daily workshops and panels tailored to broadcasters, studios, media publishers and creators. —Alex Ritman, Variety, 16 June 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)