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 Chernin Group invested in Entangled, the publisher of Fourth Wing, at that valuation. —Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025

Used with permission of the publisher, Hub City Press. —Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025

And, a gamble for any book publisher skittish about the fine ornamental lines disappearing when reduced to postage stamp size online. —Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025

According to details of the settlement, which would be split with my publisher, then split with my coauthor chef Nick Elmi, giving each of us a whopping $750. —Adam Erace, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Dec. 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)