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

No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher. —Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026

Tony the Car Guy is an automotive writer, editor and publisher in the San Francisco Bay Area. —Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026

Variety’s co-president and publisher Dea Lawrence held court alongside associate publisher Donna Pennestri, with film luminaries like Sony Pictures Classics heads Tom Bernard and Michael Barker. —Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 Jan. 2026

Chipotle is also partnering with video game publisher EA Sports on a couple of ways players can compete in EA Sports College Football 26. —Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026

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)