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

Its automatic two-sided printing saves paper on long study guides, while intelligent self-healing Wi-Fi ensures your printer stays connected across all your laptops and mobile devices. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

Among the other fast-growing export categories were 3D printers and industrial robotics. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

Registration platforms have to communicate with badge printers. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

The sale includes a limited selection of technology items such as printers and tablets, but audio-visual material, such as DVDs, will not be available. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 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