programmer

noun

pro·​gram·​mer ˈprō-ˌgra-mər 

-grə-

variants or less commonly programer

: one that programs: such as

a

: a person who prepares and tests programs for devices (such as computers)

b

: one that programs a mechanism

c

: one that prepares an instructional program

d

: a person who plans or prepares entertainment programs

a television programmer

Examples of programmer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is followed by a panel comprising TIFF programmer Diana Cadavid, Puerto Rico Film Festival’s Lester Rive and Patricia Velázquez of the Costa Rica Film Festival who will discuss how festivals drive talent, industry and audiences. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 13 July 2026

Today’s systems already assist programmers and security researchers, but Powar believes their role is changing rapidly. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Fubo has not been immune from the pricing pressure, clashing with a number of major programmers, resulting in long-term blackouts of channels owned by WBD and other big players. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 July 2026

Nationwide, programmers earned easy money rushing door-to-door to install the agent, which can take over tasks like organizing emails and booking travel. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for programmer

• sledgehammer
• tetramer
• amor
• clamor
• clamour
• glamor
• glamour
• grammar
• hammer
• jammer
• rammer
• stammer

Kids Definition

programmer

noun

pro·​gram·​mer

variants also programer

ˈprō-ˌgram-ər 

-grə-mər

: a person who writes computer programs