copier
Copier (noun) means a machine that reproduces documents by duplicating text and images onto paper. Example: “The copier jammed again right before the meeting.”
How to use copier
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually the office machine that photocopies pages, though it can also mean a person or program that copies.
Word forms
copiers plural
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Etymology
Formed from copy plus the agent suffix -er, giving "one that copies."
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Rhymes for copier
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What does “copier” mean?
The word “copier” means a machine that reproduces documents by duplicating text and images onto paper. In plain terms, usually the office machine that photocopies pages, though it can also mean a person or program that copies.
How do you pronounce “copier”?
“Copier” is pronounced KO-peer (/ˈkɑpiɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “copier” in a sentence?
Here is “copier” used in a sentence: “The copier jammed again right before the meeting.”
What is another word for “copier”?
Words with a similar meaning to “copier” include copyist and xeroxer.
What part of speech is “copier”?
“Copier” is a noun.
How many meanings does “copier” have?
“Copier” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a machine that reproduces documents by duplicating text and images onto paper.