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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Also, Valencia’s Cines Lys programmer Silvino Puig received an Honorary Merci Award. Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025 Given its growing scale, the operator has had a string of high-profile carriage battles with major programmers. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025 But what Tribeca does bring to Lisbon is its infrastructure and expertise after its programmers have gone worldwide to find the best in media content. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025 Stage managers become game masters; lighting programmers become co-writers. Bob Bonniol, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for programmer

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

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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 6 Nov. 2025.

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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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