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 consultant and publisher, who runs a website focused on state water policy and agricultural irrigation, was still working to assess the damage Wednesday morning. —Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026

His publisher hired a new editorial team that pushed out liberals and hired conservatives. —David Weigel, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026

The event also showcased the increasingly strong pipeline between publishers and producers as Hollywood scoops up buzzy books faster than ever. —Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026

In her live conversation with Messer, Parker said being part of the 2025 Booker Prize raised her standards as both a publisher and reader. —Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 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)