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

Tony the Car Guy is an automotive writer, editor and publisher in the San Francisco Bay Area. —Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026

The duo is working directly with authors, publishers, and rights holders in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, and Greenland. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026

Franco Ivorian entrepreneur Frédérique Nanan, who launched Elle Côte d’Ivoire and was its editor in chief, will serve as chief executive and publisher of the new edition. —Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026

Nikodem notes that many publishers’ jacket material or blurbs don’t adequately describe what a book is about. —Jess Decourcy Hinds february 13, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 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)