printer
|print-er|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈprɪn.tər/
🇬🇧
/ˈprɪn.tə/
device for printing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'printer' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'prynter', where 'print' meant 'to press or stamp'.
Historical Evolution
'prynter' transformed into the modern English word 'printer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who prints', but over time it evolved to include machines that perform printing.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a machine for printing text or images onto paper.
I need to buy a new printer for my office.
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Noun 2
a person or company whose job is printing text or images.
The printer delivered the books on time.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35