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.
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The Heritage Foundation is most recently known as the publisher and leader of Project 2025, a conservative federal policy guide mirroring many of President Donald Trump's policies. — Lisa Richwine, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025 David Hiller is a former publisher of the Chicago Tribune. — David Hiller, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025 For Microsoft to eventually close its $69 billion acquisition of video game publisher Activision Blizzard in late 2023, the company had to endure a 21-month battle with regulators, including an injunction effort by the FTC. — Ari Levy,jennifer Elias, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025 There are signs other video game publishers are interested in venturing beyond the gridiron, as Sony’s San Diego Studios has included eight NCAA schools in MLB The Show 25’s Road to the Show mode. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for publisher

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, "person who makes something generally known," from publisshen "to make known, publish" + -er -er entry 2

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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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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