printer
word
/ˈpɹɪnɝ/
/pɹˈɪntɐ/
Definition
A machine that produces text or images on paper, commonly connected to computers or networks.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to electronic office equipment. Common types include 'inkjet printer', 'laser printer', and '3D printer' (for objects, not paper). Rarely, can also mean a person who prints professionally, but this is uncommon today. Often used in phrases: 'the printer is out of ink', 'install a printer', 'connect to the printer'.
Spanish: impresoraPortuguese (BR): impressoraPortuguese (PT): impressoraChinese (Simplified): 打印机Chinese (Traditional): 印表機Hindi: प्रिंटरArabic: طابعةBengali: প্রিন্টারRussian: принтерJapanese: プリンターVietnamese: máy inKorean: 프린터Turkish: yazıcıUrdu: پرنٹرIndonesian: printer
Example Sentences
Please turn the printer on.
basic
The printer is in the computer room.
basic
My printer ran out of ink.
basic
Can you connect your laptop to the printer for me?
natural
The office just got a brand new color printer.
natural
Looks like the printer jammed again—can you help me fix it?
natural