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

For one thing, the input slot is in the back of the printer, which is a little inconvenient to reach. —PC Magazine, 10 May 2025

Six Eight Woodworks The best way to kill a UV printer is by not cleaning it after use. —Joe Salas may 10, New Atlas, 10 May 2025

Using cutting-edge theoretical models and data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, scientists have transformed astronomical observations into detailed 3D models of cosmic objects — models that anyone can explore virtually or even bring to life with a 3D printer. —Victoria Corless, Space.com, 7 May 2025

Down the street, the Center Rog is a creative hub with some exhibition space, a library and café, but its primary mission is to offer workshops, studio space, 3D printers, wood and metal labs, and other tools to locals and visitors who want to explore their creative side. —Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025

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