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

Nicotine pouches, televisions, shoes, printers, data center cooling equipment, speakers and skin care cosmetics were among the goods recovered, according to a statement released by the Sheriff’s Department. —Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026

Making your own memories is super-easy with this portable photo printer. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026

Notable examples include the World Printers Forum, an organization of suppliers and printers within WAN-IFRA, and a range of research publications, industry reports, and thematic initiatives dedicated to business strategies, digital media, content, press freedom, and news publishing operations. —Marlen Bartsch, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026

Among the aisles of printer paper, swivel chairs, and pencil cases, shoppers will find a section with tanks of helium and a wall of colorful balloon options. —Bailey Allen, Telegram & Gazette, 27 Apr. 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