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

Bucking that trend is Bindery, a nontraditional publisher that taps influencers as book marketers. —Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 22 Nov. 2025

Used with permission of the publisher, Graywolf Press. —Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025

In total, publishers submitted 1,835 books for consideration, according to the National Book Foundation — including 434 in Fiction, 652 in Nonfiction, 285 in Poetry, 139 in Translated Literature and 325 in Young People's Literature. —Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 20 Nov. 2025

The guests included more than 500 songwriters, publishers and industry professionals. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 Nov. 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)