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

Yet publishers complained to me about a new consolidation of power. — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

Nvidia has gone to great lengths to secure support from game publishers, but many titles remain unsupported at the time of writing. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026

There will always be publishers interested in her story, whether that is five, 10, or 15 years from now. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Oct. 2026

To sell a writer's work and not be able to pass on earnings is an unconscionable situation for a publisher. — Kate Bartlett, NPR, 16 Oct. 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)