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copier

KO-peer

Copier (noun) means a machine that reproduces documents by duplicating text and images onto paper. Example: “The copier jammed again right before the meeting.”

noun
1
A machine that reproduces documents by duplicating text and images onto paper.
"The copier jammed again right before the meeting."
"She ran fifty copies of the handout on the office copier."
2
A person or program that copies something.
"The software flagged the essay as a near-exact copier of an online source."

How to use copier

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsually the office machine that photocopies pages, though it can also mean a person or program that copies.

Common pairings
photocopier copier paper copier toner

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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Frequently asked questions

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.

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