noun
Uncommon
typewriter
TYP-reye-tuh
Typewriter (noun) means a mechanical or electric machine that prints letters onto paper when its keys are pressed. Example: “She still writes letters on an old manual typewriter.”
noun
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A mechanical or electric machine that prints letters onto paper when its keys are pressed.
"She still writes letters on an old manual typewriter."
"The museum has a display of vintage typewriters."
How to use typewriter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe keyboard-and-print machine that computers eventually replaced for everyday writing.
Common pairings
a manual typewriter
an electric typewriter
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Etymology
A straightforward combination of "type" and "writer" — a machine that writes in type.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “typewriter” mean?
The word “typewriter” means a mechanical or electric machine that prints letters onto paper when its keys are pressed. In plain terms, the keyboard-and-print machine that computers eventually replaced for everyday writing.
How do you pronounce “typewriter”?
“Typewriter” is pronounced TYP-reye-tuh ([ˈtaɪpˌɹaɪtə(ɹ)] in IPA).
How do you use “typewriter” in a sentence?
Here is “typewriter” used in a sentence: “She still writes letters on an old manual typewriter.”
What is another word for “typewriter”?
Words with a similar meaning to “typewriter” include typographer.
What part of speech is “typewriter”?
“Typewriter” is a noun.
Is “typewriter” a common word?
“Typewriter” is an uncommon word in modern English.
