publisher

noun

pub·​lish·​er ˈpə-bli-shər How to pronounce publisher (audio)
: one that publishes something
especially : a person or corporation whose business is publishing

Examples of publisher in a Sentence

He submitted the manuscript to publishers of children's books.
Recent Examples on the Web Jim Lee is the publisher and chief creative office for DC Comics, according to DC Comics website. Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 15 Aug. 2024 Targets include Russian human rights organization First Department and Proekt Media, a publisher that conducts high-profile investigations into corruption in the upper levels of the Russian government. Joe Hindy, PCMAG, 14 Aug. 2024 At the same time, OpenAI, Google, and other tech giants have struck multimillion-dollar deals with publishers (including Verge parent Vox Media) and photo providers for ongoing data access. Adi Robertson, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2024 Tony the Car Guy is an automotive writer, editor and publisher in the San Francisco Bay Area. Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for publisher 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of publisher was in the 15th century

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“Publisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/publisher. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

publisher

noun
pub·​lish·​er ˈpəb-lish-ər How to pronounce publisher (audio)
: one that publishes
especially : one that sends out and offers for sale printed matter (as books, magazines, or newspapers)

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