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

In 2014, Made In Space (now part of Redwire) and NASA flew the printer, which produced hundreds of objects, from astronaut tools to space station repair parts. — Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026

Marysia gave her a handwritten letter explaining her new project—her printer was broken—and Daniel agreed to take some photos with her. — Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

In those days, the addition of a rival name to a party ballot by an insidious printer could swing countless votes to the opposing party. — Drew Kurlowski, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026

Other equipment to be added later include a poster printer, large laminator, VHS-to-DVD converter, Cricut mug press and a heat press. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 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