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printer

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈprɪntɚ/ · UK /ˈprɪntə/

Forms: printers

printer means: A machine that puts words or pictures from a computer onto paper.

noun

PRINTING MACHINEA2

A machine that puts words or pictures from a computer onto paper.

  • The printer needs more paper.
  • I connected my laptop to the office printer.
  • Why has the printer stopped working?

Common phrases: a laser printer, a wireless printer, printer ink

PRINTING BUSINESSB2

A person or business that produces books, cards, and other printed material.

  • The printer delivered our leaflets.
  • We sent the book files to the printer.
  • Three local printers offered prices for the wedding invitations.

Similar words: printing firm

Common phrases: a local printer, a commercial printer, printer of books

PRINT MAKERC1

A person who makes copies of pictures or designs on paper, often as art.

  • The printer carefully applied the ink.
  • She worked with a printer to produce the etchings.
  • Each printer made ten copies of the same design.

Similar words: printmaker

Common phrases: a skilled printer, a fine-art printer, printer of something

Questions about printer

What does printer mean?

A machine that puts words or pictures from a computer onto paper.

What is printer in other languages?

Türkçe: yazıcı · Español: impresora · Français: imprimante · Deutsch: Drucker · Italiano: stampante · 日本語: プリンター

How do you pronounce printer?

In American English /ˈprɪntɚ/; in British English /ˈprɪntə/.

How do you use printer in a sentence?

The printer needs more paper. I connected my laptop to the office printer.

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