Printer

Pronunciation: /ˈprɪntər/

Definitions of printer

noun a machine that is used for printing documents or images

Example Sentences

A1 I need a printer to print out my documents.

A2 The printer is out of ink and needs to be refilled.

B1 The office printer is jammed and needs to be fixed.

B2 The new printer we bought is much faster than the old one.

C1 The printer's resolution is so high that the images look almost lifelike.

C2 The 3D printer in the lab can create intricate models with amazing detail.

Examples of printer in a Sentence

formal The printer in the office needs to be serviced regularly to ensure smooth operation.

informal I need to buy a new printer for my home office because the old one keeps jamming.

slang I'll just ask my buddy to hook me up with a printer so I can finish this assignment.

figurative His words were like a printer, constantly spewing out information without filter.

Grammatical Forms of printer

• past tense: printed
• plural: printers
• comparative: more advanced
• superlative: most advanced
• present tense: print
• future tense: will print
• perfect tense: has printed
• continuous tense: is printing
• singular: printer
• positive degree: good
• infinitive: to print
• gerund: printing
• participle: printed

Origin and Evolution of printer

First Known Use: 1477 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'printer' originated from the Middle English word 'prenter' which was derived from the Old French word 'prenteor' meaning someone who presses or stamps.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a person who operated a printing press, the word 'printer' has evolved to also include the machines themselves that are used for printing documents.