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 publisher added a direct purchase option to the game in violation of both Apple’s and Google’s rules. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

Used with permission of the publisher, Farrar, Strays & Giroux. — Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

The video-game publisher has esports competitions with NPB as well. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026

Former President Joe Biden will publish a memoir this fall, publisher Little, Brown and Company told The Associated Press. — Hillel Italie, Fortune, 15 July 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)