printer
Translation
printer
Examples
My printer is out of ink.
My printer is out of ink.
We need a new color printer.
We need a new colour printer.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the/my...)) printer. A device for printing. I need to buy a new printer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: copier, scanner
Etymology
From the verb 'print' plus the agent suffix '-er', meaning 'a thing that does something'. So, a printer is a thing that prints.
Memory Tips
Think of a machine that 'prints' things for you. The '-er' ending often signifies a person or thing performing an action.