typewriter

noun

type·​writ·​er ˈtīp-ˌrī-tər 

1

: a machine for writing in characters similar to those produced by printer's type by means of keyboard-operated types striking a ribbon to transfer ink or carbon impressions onto the paper

2

: typist

Examples of typewriter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And many more typewriters – probably about two dozen machines now, both manual and electric. —Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 13 Mar. 2026

Running off at the typewriter … Mike Evans spent 12 seasons wearing the same uniform, catching passes in the same stadium and celebrating touchdowns in front of the same fans. —Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026

The Texas native collects coveted roles and franchise parts like Thanos amasses Infinity Stones or Tom Hanks stockpiles vintage typewriters. —Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Mar. 2026

Kim grew up on Chicago’s Northwest Side, where her parents ran a copier and typewriter repair shop in what was once the city’s Koreatown. —Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for typewriter

• copywriter
• expediter
• underwriter
• biter
• brighter
• fighter
• lighter
• miter
• niter
• reiter
• righter
• slighter

Kids Definition

typewriter

noun

type·​writ·​er ˈtī-ˌprīt-ər 

: a machine that prints letters or figures when a person pushes its keys down