Definition of PRINTER

printer

Meanings

Plural: printers

Noun

  • someone whose occupation is printing
  • (computer science) an output device that prints the results of data processing
  • a machine that prints
  • One who makes prints.
  • The operator of a printing press or the owner of a printing business; (metonymic) any printing business.
  • A device, usually attached to a computer, used to print text or images onto paper; an analogous device capable of producing three-dimensional objects.

Origin / Etymology

From print + -er.

Synonyms

imprimery, imprint, pressman, printing house, printing machine, printing shop, printmaker, printseller, printshop, printworker, publisher, publishing house

Scrabble Score: 9

printer is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
printer is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
printer is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

printer is a valid Words With Friends word