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

The series followed Richard Hendricks, a brilliant but awkward programmer who builds a startup with his friends called Pied Piper. —Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025

The internet revolution came quicker but had similar limitations, including a shortage a computer programmers. —Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025

The staff, which also includes programmers Jillian Corsie, Vincent DeLuca, and Kath Tolentino — and associate programmers Christopher Francis and Anna Long — showed about 60 films in 16 awards categories. —Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2025

The programmers canceled then reinstated the screening of the film anyway with heavy security. —Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025

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