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

For the first time, festival programmers are offering up insights over their selection. —Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 July 2024

As the gears get turning, the event has also announced new hires Clare Barry, the former marketing director of Cannes Lions; writer and film programmer Anna Bogutskaya; and artistic curator Beth Greenacre. —Katie Bain, Billboard, 22 July 2024

Bridgerton actor Ovenden will take on the role of Jonah — a former computer programmer for the NSA and now the Secretary General of Interpol — alongside Coronation Street's Maynard, who will play experienced therapist Dr. Lang. —Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024

Alas, deeper analysis reveals that reporters and editors make up just 4 percent of workers in internet publishing, compared with the third of employees who are computer programmers or administrators, and the quarter who are in management. —Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 12 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

programmer

noun

pro·​gram·​mer

variants also programer

ˈprō-ˌgram-ər 

-grə-mər

: a person who writes computer programs