programmer

noun

pro·​gram·​mer ˈprō-ˌgra-mər How to pronounce programmer (audio)
-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

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Indonesian Cinema Night, held on May 14, was designed to connect producers, directors, and institutions directly with international investors, festival programmers, and industry partners. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026 Schmon praises Cannes for upholding artistic excellence and the gains made so far by the fest’s programmers, but would like to see the festival engage more with organizations like hers. Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026 The company, which develops and represents Filipino and Asian content for international buyers, is targeting distributors and platform programmers looking for Asian titles with distinctive local identity and accessible genre appeal. Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 14 May 2026 In 2008, Thiel donated $500,000 to The Seasteading Institute, an organization founded by a former Google engineer and Sun Microsystems programmer to spearhead these utopian-adjacent sea communities. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for programmer

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of programmer was in 1875

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“Programmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/programmer. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

programmer

noun
pro·​gram·​mer
variants also programer
ˈprō-ˌgram-ər How to pronounce programmer (audio)
-grə-mər
: a person who writes computer programs

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