publisher

noun

pub·​lish·​er ˈpə-bli-shər 

: one that publishes something

especially : a person or corporation whose business is publishing

Examples of publisher in a Sentence

He submitted the manuscript to publishers of children's books.

Recent Examples on the Web

The stance proved unpopular with the magazine’s publisher, and, after Coplan’s contract went unrenewed, Kozloff made his exit. —News Desk, Artforum, 10 Apr. 2025

At least three of the sites whose publishers were invited to Google’s creator summit have had to shut down their operations. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025

Lithgow’s costar, Elliot Levy, took home best supporting actor for his role as Dahl’s publisher, Tom Maschler. —Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025

With thousands of book club members, Meg is helping shape what gets read and recommended—leaving traditional publishers scrambling to keep up. —Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, "person who makes something generally known," from publisshen "to make known, publish" + -er -er entry 2

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing publisher

• co-publisher

Kids Definition

publisher

noun

pub·​lish·​er ˈpəb-lish-ər 

: one that publishes

especially : one that sends out and offers for sale printed matter (as books, magazines, or newspapers)