Publisher

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌblɪʃər/

Definitions of publisher

noun A person or company that prepares and issues books, journals, or other works for sale or distribution.

Example Sentences

A1 The publisher printed a new children's book.

A2 The publisher released a best-selling novel last month.

B1 The publisher is responsible for marketing and distributing the magazine.

B2 The publisher signed a contract with a famous author for a new series of books.

C1 The publisher's editorial team works closely with authors to ensure the quality of their manuscripts.

C2 The publisher's marketing strategy has led to increased sales and visibility in the industry.

Examples of publisher in a Sentence

formal The publisher of the academic journal rejected the research paper.

informal The publisher decided not to publish the book.

slang The publisher passed on the manuscript.

figurative The publisher held the power to distribute the author's work.

Grammatical Forms of publisher

• past tense: published
• plural: publishers
• comparative: more publisher
• superlative: most publisher
• present tense: publish
• future tense: will publish
• perfect tense: have published
• continuous tense: is publishing
• singular: publisher
• positive degree: publisher
• infinitive: to publish
• gerund: publishing
• participle: publishing

Origin and Evolution of publisher

First Known Use: 1550 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'publisher' originated from the Latin word 'publicare' which means 'to make public'.

Evolution of the word: Initially, the term 'publisher' referred to someone who made information or literature available to the public. Over time, it has evolved to encompass individuals or companies responsible for producing and distributing books, newspapers, magazines, and other printed material.