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

Last month, an organization representing some of the world’s largest publishers, Digital Content Next (DCN), found that median year-over-year referral traffic from Google Search was down 10% in May and June 2025. —PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2025

Previously known as the Tokyo Story Market, the three-year-old initiative brings together publishers holding rights to Japanese manga, novels and games. —Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025

No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher. —Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025

Other inductees of the evening included producer Andrés Castro, who was presented by Jorge Mejía, president and CEO of Sony Music Publishing Latin America, and his longtime publisher. —Leila Cobo, Billboard, 17 Oct. 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)