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

Used with the permission of the publisher, Pluto Press. —Stewart Home august 22, Literary Hub, 22 Aug. 2025

All rights remain with the original author and publisher. —Daniel Balva, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025

Today, more than 14,000 libraries in 190 countries/territories and 1,600 publishers have contributed to the millions of scholarly materials accessed through JSTOR’s website. —Maria Papadouris, JSTOR Daily, 21 Aug. 2025

Tom King, a comic book writer who is credited as a writer on next year's Supergirl, is adapting Archie comics for a big screen release, while Archie Comics CEO and publisher Jon Goldwater will co-produce the movie. —Tommy McArdle, People.com, 20 Aug. 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)