Printer

/ˈprɪn.tər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A device that produces text and images on paper or other physical media.
I need to buy a new printer because my old one is broken.
A person or company that prints books, newspapers, or other materials.
The local printer helped get our brochures ready for the event.
A machine that reproduces a design on a surface, such as fabric or leather.
They use a silk screen printer to create the designs for their t-shirts.

Etymology

From Middle French 'printeur', from 'printer', from 'print'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

3D printer
A printer that creates three-dimensional objects from a digital file.
laser printer
A type of printer that uses laser technology to produce high-quality prints.
inkjet printer
A printer that sprays ink onto paper to create images and text.

Related Words

printing
The process of producing text or images on a surface, usually paper.
publication
The act of making content publicly available, often through printing.

Slang Meanings

To print something quickly or casually.
Just printer that document for me.
A term to describe someone who is very focused or obsessed with producing prints.
He's such a printer when it comes to his artwork.