copier
word
Definition
A copier is a machine used to make paper copies of documents or images. It is commonly found in offices, schools, and print shops.
Usage & Nuances
'Copier' usually refers to large office machines, often called 'photocopiers' as well. Less common in casual speech than 'printer'. Never used for people (unlike 'copycat'). Do not confuse with 'copywriter' or 'copy shop'.
Spanish: fotocopiadoraPortuguese (BR): copiadoraPortuguese (PT): fotocopiadoraChinese (Simplified): 复印机Chinese (Traditional): 影印機Hindi: कॉपी मशीनArabic: آلة نسخ
Example Sentences
Please use the copier to make five copies of this paper.
basic
The copier in our office is broken.
basic
She bought a new copier for her school.
basic
The line for the copier is always so long during finals week.
natural
Can you show me how to fix a paper jam in the copier?
natural
That old copier makes copies really slowly, but it still works!
natural