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

Many publishers have retained the original covers of classic books; Little, Brown and The Catcher in the Rye, for example. —Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026

No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher. —Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026

The publishers strenuously deny the claim and say their stories were sourced legitimately. —Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026

How and when this happens is simultaneously hugely straightforward and also infinitely mysterious, which is why publishers try to chase trends. —John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 31 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)