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

Walter is an executive at a children’s book publisher, while Emily also has an unspecified high-level job. —Lorie Konish, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025

David Walliams, the British actor and comedian best known for his work in BBC series Little Britain, has been dropped by his publisher HarperCollins following misconduct allegations. —Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2025

There was a great article on the subject in The Walrus this fall by Tajja Isen; for Lit Hub, Maria Kuznetsova shared her own experience on the big-gamble-little-payoff experience that numerous authors have had to undergo at the hands of corporate publishers. —Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Dec. 2025

Dold was named editor-in-chief of the Tribune in 2016, and also publisher soon afterward. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025

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)