publisher
PUHB-lihsh
Publisher (noun) means a person or company whose business is producing and distributing books, magazines, or other written material. Example: “The publisher sent the author a copy of the finished book.”
noun
1
A person or company whose business is producing and distributing books, magazines, or other written material.
"The publisher sent the author a copy of the finished book."
"Her manuscript was rejected by six publishers before it finally sold."
"The publisher printed a second run after the book sold out."
2
In computing, a program or component that broadcasts data or events to others (subscribers) that are set up to receive them.
"Each sensor acts as a publisher and sends readings to the central system."
"The app's publisher posts a message whenever a new file arrives."
"In the messaging system, the publisher sends updates to every subscribed client."
How to use publisher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe company (or system) that puts the work out into the world.
Common pairings
book publisher
self-publisher
publisher and subscriber
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Etymology
From publish plus the agent suffix -er.
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What does “publisher” mean?
The word “publisher” means a person or company whose business is producing and distributing books, magazines, or other written material. In plain terms, the company (or system) that puts the work out into the world.
How do you pronounce “publisher”?
“Publisher” is pronounced PUHB-lihsh (/ˈpʌblɪʃɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “publisher” in a sentence?
Here is “publisher” used in a sentence: “Her manuscript was rejected by six publishers before it finally sold.”
What part of speech is “publisher”?
“Publisher” is a noun.
Is “publisher” a common word?
“Publisher” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “publisher” have?
“Publisher” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person or company whose business is producing and distributing books, magazines, or other written material.
What is the difference between a publisher and an author?
An author is the person who writes a book or article, while a publisher is the company or person that produces and distributes it to readers. The author creates the content and the publisher handles editing, printing, marketing, and sales.
What is the difference between a publisher and a printer?
A publisher decides which works to produce, funds them, and manages their distribution and sale. A printer only physically reproduces the pages, so a publisher may hire a printer but a printer does not choose or own the content.
