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

When the next crisis arrives for small publishers, CLMP’s resources will be less. —Elizabeth Kaye Cook august 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025

With the story in hand, Bianchi helped find a publisher with Tellwell Talent Press and pick an illustrator, Kyle Completo, to bring the story to life. —Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025

Consumer backlash could also push more third-party publishers into releasing their physical games on cartridges, rather than as Game-Key Cards, reducing storage demands. —Matt Kamen, Wired News, 3 Aug. 2025

The tournament, hosted and part-funded by Saudi Arabia, was held for the first time in 2024 and brought together professional gamers, publishers and fans from across the world for an eight-week competitive gaming bonanza. —Ben Church, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 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)