printer

noun

print·​er ˈprin-tər How to pronounce printer (audio)
: 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.
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Backstroke flags are held in place with fishing wire, and the assistant coach’s husband, José Preciado, used his 3D printer to make red, regulation 15-meter markers for the team. Cara Anthony, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025 The printer also has a dedicated USB port for walk-up printing via a USB thumb drive. PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025 Listen to this article A man was arrested on numerous firearm charges last Friday after police allegedly discovered multiple ghost guns, two 3D printers and a slew of gun parts while investigating a domestic violence incident in Norwich. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2025 The term ghost gun can refer to weapons manufactured in a variety of ways, whether from a CNC milling machine, a 3D printer or put together by hand from parts in a prepackaged kit. Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for printer

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of printer was in the 15th century

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“Printer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/printer. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

printer

noun
print·​er ˈprint-ər How to pronounce printer (audio)
1
: a person whose business is printing
2
: a device used for printing or for making printouts

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