noun
programmer
PROHG-ra-muh
noun
1
Someone who writes computer software.
"She works as a programmer for a fintech startup."
2
Someone who decides what shows or songs a TV or radio station will air.
"The station's programmer chose to air the interview during peak hours."
How to Use Programmer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who writes code, or one who plans a broadcast schedule.
Common pairings
software programmer
junior programmer
radio programmer
Word Forms
programmers plural
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Etymology
From "program/programme" plus the agent suffix "-er."