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typewriter

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Noun — A mechanical or electric machine that prints letters onto paper when its keys are pressed.

How to use typewriter

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a manual typewriter an electric typewriter

Etymology

A straightforward combination of "type" and "writer" — a machine that writes in type.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “typewriter” mean?

The word “typewriter” means a mechanical or electric machine that prints letters onto paper when its keys are pressed. In plain terms, the keyboard-and-print machine that computers eventually replaced for everyday writing.

How do you pronounce “typewriter”?

“Typewriter” is pronounced TYP-reye-tuh ([ˈtaɪpˌɹaɪtə(ɹ)] in IPA).

How do you use “typewriter” in a sentence?

Here is “typewriter” used in a sentence: “She still writes letters on an old manual typewriter.”

What is another word for “typewriter”?

Words with a similar meaning to “typewriter” include typographer.

What part of speech is “typewriter”?

“Typewriter” is a noun.

Is “typewriter” a common word?

“Typewriter” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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