typewriter

noun

type·​writ·​er ˈtīp-ˌrī-tər 

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

Risen delivers a marvellous account of the Hiss case, with its many plot twists, involving accusations about a fake typewriter, microfilm hidden in a pumpkin, and the intricacies of ornithology. —Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025

Stories of the violence committed under Burge — including beatings, electric shock, suffocation with typewriter covers and games of Russian roulette — proved to have a long reach. —Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025

On March 5, 1982, Belushi was found dead in his room at the Chateau Marmont by his personal trainer, Bill Wallace, who was there to deliver a typewriter to him, per The Hollywood Reporter. —Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025

The writer used language that did not sound like him and the letters were written on a typewriter. —Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for typewriter

• copywriter
• expediter
• underwriter
• biter
• brighter
• fighter
• lighter
• miter
• niter
• reiter
• righter
• slighter

Kids Definition

typewriter

noun

type·​writ·​er ˈtī-ˌprīt-ər 

: a machine that prints letters or figures when a person pushes its keys down