Typewriter

Pronunciation

Origin

{1} + -er

Full definition of typewriter

Noun

1. A device, at least partially mechanical, used to print text by pressing keys that cause type to be impressed through an inked ribbon onto paper.
2. (archaic) One who uses a typewriter; a typist.The typewriter got up and disappeared out a back door, and soon she come back with a man, and he said, "Can I be of some help, Mr. Higgens?" -- The Southpaw, Mike Harris, 1953.

Synonyms

• (one who uses a typewriter) typist

Derived terms

• typewritery

Related terms

• microtypewriter
• type
• typist
• typewrite
• write