publisher
Publisher (noun) means a person or company whose business is producing and distributing books, magazines, or other written material. Example: “Her manuscript was rejected by six publishers before it finally sold.”
How to use publisher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe company (or system) that puts the work out into the world.
Word forms
publishers plural
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Her manuscript was rejected by six _____ before it finally sold.
Etymology
From publish plus the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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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.