copier

[ kop-ee-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that copies; copyist.
2. photocopier.
3. copying machine.

copier

/ ˈkɒpɪə /

noun

1. a person or device that copies
2. another word for copyist

Word History and Origins

Origin of copier¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; copy + -er ¹

Example Sentences

If she stepped away to rinse out her coffee mug or use the copier, she said, her supervisor would text her demanding to know where she was.

From Los Angeles Times

The White House claims that it is unleashing a potent new weapon to control drug costs, saying the government can affect prices by licensing copiers.

From Seattle Times

I’m a copier who gets ideas from other basketball coaches.

From New York Times

The copier maker is reorganizing some of its leadership structure and plans on cutting 15% of its workforce.

From Seattle Times

She marched across the room, with me tailing her neon pink flats, to a huge copier tucked away in an alcove.

From Literature