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

Examples of programmer in a Sentence

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The company is dual-tracking its plan to separate cable from its Hollywood properties with a come-and-get-it pitch to rival programmers, studios, and tech companies. Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2025 As a rule, price hikes always increase churn in the short term, though generally the math favors them for programmers in the longer run. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025 Struggles aren’t limited to computer-programmer roles—tech companies have been shedding young staffers across the board since 2023. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025 In other festival news, programmers have added Mark Jenkin’s Rose of Nevada, starring George MacKay and Callum Turner. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 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 26 Oct. 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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