typewriter

[ tahyp-rahy-ter ]

noun

1. a machine for writing mechanically in letters and characters like those produced by printers' types.
2. Printing. a type style that gives the appearance of typewritten copy.
3. Older Use. a typist.

typewriter

/ ˈtaɪpˌraɪtə /

noun

1. a keyboard machine for writing mechanically in characters resembling print. It may be operated entirely by hand ( manual typewriter ) or be powered by electricity ( electric typewriter )
2. printing a style of type resembling typescript

Word History and Origins

Origin of typewriter¹

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; type + writer

Example Sentences

Two Australian mathematicians say they have debunked an old adage, that if given an infinite amount of time, a monkey pressing keys on a typewriter would eventually write the complete works of William Shakespeare.

From BBC

This script, and other early material, were written on the typewriter Jones was given for Christmas when he was in fourth grade.

From Los Angeles Times

In typewriter font it reads, “Speak the truth, even if your voice shakes.”

From Salon

Last, he wipes down the Swintec typewriter bolted to the table.

From Slate

A few feet away, Matt Matagrano, a middle-aged man who wore a blue seizure helmet, explained in sign language and aloud to another man that because of the high volume of typewriter clacking, not having computers has made jobs as law library clerks harder.

From Slate