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

Terms of the deal will see the publisher partner with the veteran group on their catalog of music, as well as name, image and likeness. —Jem Aswad, Variety, 3 June 2026

The watchdog said the decision will give publishers a stronger hand when negotiating content deals with Google. —ABC News, 3 June 2026

Constantly crawling and re-crawling content that is constantly being opted in and out will increase costs for Google, and thereafter increase crawl costs for publishers. —ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026

In August 2023, then-police chief Gideon Cody illegally searched the paper’s newsroom and the home of editor and publisher Eric Meyer. —Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 June 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)