stenographer
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of stenographer
An Americanism dating back to 1790–1800; stenograph + -er 1
Example Sentences
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We go from an investigative powerhouse to a stenographer for the state,” the correspondent wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
Rather, it belonged to a woman from Illinois with a versatile résumé that included writing, acting, engineering and working as a stenographer: Lizzie Magie.
From New York Times • Apr. 12, 2024
She worked as a stenographer for pay-as-you-go lessons.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2024
She unearthed his autopsy report, filed a public records request for the case file and tracked down the stenographer who had sat through Livingston’s trial.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 23, 2023
Yet I knew that it was mine and mine alone, and if it was recorded by a stenographer, I would have a look at it tomorrow.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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