typewriter

noun

type·​writ·​er ˈtīp-ˌrī-tər How to pronounce typewriter (audio)
1
: a machine for writing in characters similar to those produced by printer's type by means of keyboard-operated types striking a ribbon to transfer ink or carbon impressions onto the paper
2
: typist

Examples of typewriter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With the retrieval of Leopold’s typewriter from a harbor in Jackson Park, the chain of evidence that connected the two young men to the crime was complete. Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2024 As Swift sat across from a dancer on a typewriter, the bed was tilted every which way, creating a fascinating display. Ellise Shafer, Variety, 10 May 2024 The Chairman is here, and she’s brought her typewriter. Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2024 The chic black-and-white Baldwin room is a tribute to writers and intellectuals such as James Baldwin and Carter G. Woodson and features a vintage Smith-Corona typewriter on the desk. Christina Liao, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2024 Beyond Hawke and Charles’ appearances, the visual featured a slew of Easter eggs for fans to dissect, from her Poor Things wardrobe parallels to the typewriter motif that’s defined the Tortured Poets Department era. Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024 In the song, Swift playfully mocks a former flame about his love for vintage typewriters and likening himself to legendary poets. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024 Page 1, Act 1, blank sheet of paper rolled into a typewriter, to the last cut of the last edit. Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 3 May 2024 The music video uses animation to display the song's words, recreating the ribbon of a typewriter and the lettered cutouts of a ransom note. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 12 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of typewriter was in 1868

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Cite this Entry

“Typewriter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typewriter. Accessed 23 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

typewriter

noun
type·​writ·​er ˈtī-ˌprīt-ər How to pronounce typewriter (audio)
: a machine that prints letters or figures when a person pushes its keys down

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