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Definition of printer

printer

/ˈprɪn.tər/
prin · ter
Plural:printers
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printer Lexical Profile

printer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A machine or hardware device that produces a hard copy of text or graphics on paper or other physical media.

Example

"After finalizing the report, she sent the document to the laser printer in the main office."

2

A commercial company or business that provides professional printing services.

Example

"We hired a local printer to produce the marketing brochures and banners for our upcoming campaign."

3

A person whose occupation is to produce printed materials, such as books, newspapers, or commercial documents.

Example

"Benjamin Franklin famously worked as a printer before dedicating his life to science and politics."

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• Rhymes for printer

• Nearby Words

primula
prince
prinia
printer
prion
prism
pristina

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the 1520s, formed from the verb 'print' (derived from Old French 'preinte', meaning 'pressed', from 'preindre' meaning 'to press') combined with the English agent suffix '-er'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Printer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/printer
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