printer

noun

print·​er ˈprin-tər 

: one that prints: such as

a

: a person engaged in printing

b

: a device used for printing

especially : a machine for printing from photographic negatives

c

: a device (such as an inkjet printer) that produces printouts

Examples of printer in a Sentence

I need a new printer for my office.

Benjamin Franklin was originally a printer.

The manuscript was sent to the printer yesterday.

Recent Examples on the Web

Are there some fields that can be revolutionized by things like a 3D printer and a bit of time with the maker community? — ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026

In 1841, Samuel Adams, a printer of no apparent relation to the famous Revolutionary, paid a visit to John Colt, the author of a popular bookkeeping manual and brother to a famous gunmaker. — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026

Large-Format Printing Expands the Market Beehive also recently acquired large-scale metal 3D printers from Nikon SLM Solutions, which adds another dimension to the strategy. — Carolyn Schwaar, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

The printers use a special type of marine concrete that allows corals to attach themselves more easily. — Alex Harris july 22, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing printer

• 3D printer
• impact printer
• ink-jet printer
• laser printer
• line printer
• non-impact printer
• printer's devil
• thermal printer

Rhymes for printer

• minter
• sinter
• splinter
• sprinter
• winter
• midwinter
• reenter
• overwinter
• teleprinter

Kids Definition

printer

noun

print·​er ˈprint-ər 

1

: a person whose business is printing

2

: a device used for printing or for making printouts