publisher

noun

pub·​lish·​er ˈpə-bli-shər 

: one that publishes something

especially : a person or corporation whose business is publishing

Examples of publisher in a Sentence

He submitted the manuscript to publishers of children's books.

Recent Examples on the Web

The novel’s publisher teases that Impostor will satisfy fans in search of psychological crime dramas like Netflix’s Unknown Number and Mindhunter. —Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025

No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher. —Irene Yoo september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025

Negotiations had been going on for a few months, said Ivy Bayer, publisher of Cincinnati Magazine. —Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025

Alloy then works alongside publishers like a studio would a platform or network in TV. —Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, "person who makes something generally known," from publisshen "to make known, publish" + -er -er entry 2

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing publisher

• co-publisher

Kids Definition

publisher

noun

pub·​lish·​er ˈpəb-lish-ər 

: one that publishes

especially : one that sends out and offers for sale printed matter (as books, magazines, or newspapers)