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 Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo is a beginner-friendly 3D printer that supports four filament spools. — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 11 Nov. 2026

Printing replacement parts for the printer itself was an ideal way to prove the value of an orbiting machine shop. — New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2026

Pantone, a universal system for accurately specifying colors, and worshipped by designers and printers around the world, sells a straightforward ruler ($29). — Nicholas Blechman, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2026

Create custom labels and craft stickers and fun photobooth strips with this compact, portable printer. — ABC News, 7 Nov. 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