programmer
noun
a person who writes code for computer programs.
programmers
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pluralof programmer.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Carville’s reputation for colorful turns of phrase, and his tendency to stomp on any calls for the party to move left, made him a favorite of cable news programmers looking to make entertaining television.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Students use AI to study, programmers use it to write and review code, artists experiment with it creatively, and entrepreneurs build businesses around it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
ChatGPT maker OpenAI has revealed that an autonomous artificial intelligence agent which hacked a popular platform for computer programmers also attempted to breach four other companies during the incident.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
For computer programmers — on the other end of the spectrum — the increase is over 25%.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
GSS’s own programmers had designed and constructed Ludus and all of the schools on it.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
