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    Typewriter

    /ˈtaɪpˌraɪtər/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A mechanical or electromechanical device consisting of a keyboard and a ribbon that types characters on a medium, usually paper.
    She spent hours typing her novel on an old-fashioned typewriter.
    A machine that produces printed text by means of a keyboard and an inked ribbon.
    The antique typewriter made a charming addition to the writer's desk.
    An object that resembles a typewriter, such as a typewriter font in digital formats.
    He selected a typewriter-style font for his graphic design project.

    Etymology

    The term 'typewriter' is derived from the combination of 'type' (referring to the typefaces of the machine) and 'writer' (indicating its function as a writing instrument).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    typewriter effect
    A gradual appearance of text on a screen, resembling the output of a typewriter.
    back to typewriter
    Referring to a return to simpler times or methods, often nostalgically.

    Related Words

    type
    A category of things or people with shared characteristics.
    writer
    A person who writes, especially as a profession or occupation.

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to an old-fashioned way of writing or creating text.
    Writing everything out by hand is like using a typewriter in the age of digital.
    An outdated tool or method of communication.
    He's so behind the times, still using a typewriter instead of a computer.