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

The scant few remaining Arm compatibility concerns revolve around old printers and proprietary apps, but these have been all but squashed for the average user. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

Each member was given their own copy by city clerk Jermery Washington, who handed them out still warm from the printer. — Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 8 July 2026

However, the team did have to write their own toolpath software from scratch, as commercial printer software cannot currently generate these complex patterns. — New Atlas, 6 July 2026

XTool, which specializes in machines that translate digital designs to physical goods, is launching a printer that can be used on both apparel and rigid materials. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 6 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