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

His teeth had stopped clicking like typewriter keys. —Bob Cary, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025

Because monkeys bang on typewriters and kingdoms fall. —Megan Feringa, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025

At the Typewrite Brunch 'n' Bowl, there will be brunch and drinks, typewriters to try out, free open bowling, a mechanical keyboard meetup and live music performed by Bitch Creek and Microplastique. —Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025

The post included a series of pictures of the 67-year-old superstar seated on mattress on the floor in a gauzy light pink nightgown staring at the camera with an old-fashioned typewriter at her feet, striking the kinds of sultry looks that have been her signature for more nearly half a century. —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Sep. 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