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

While the act feels a little incoherent and borders on insanity at times — complete with pill bottles and a typewriter strewn across the stage — those are the same characteristics that defined Thompson and his writing. —Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2025

Imagine walking into an office 50 years ago: a sea of desks, typewriters clicking and filing cabinets overflowing with papers. —Carlos Lau, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025

In those days, computers took up entire rooms, and users accessed them through teletype terminals—electric typewriters hooked up to either a serial cable or a modem and a phone line. —ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2025

In the back there’s a museum-style exhibition of La Opinión’s history, showcasing typewriters, cellphones and other hardware of the trade, plus awards. —David Segal, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025

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