typesetter

American  

[tahyp-set-er] / ˈtaɪpˌsɛt ər /

noun

1. a person who sets or composes type; compositor.

2. a typesetting typesetting machine.

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typesetter British  

/ ˈtaɪpˌsɛtə /

noun

1. a person who sets type; compositor

2. a typesetting machine

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Etymology

Origin of typesetter

First recorded in 1825–35; type + setter

Example Sentences

Despite not using an alias and having prior convictions, Alcala was hired by The Times as a typesetter in September 1977.

From Los Angeles Times

While writing for the college newspaper as Bob Goldman, a typesetter accidentally left off the second “b” in his name.

From New York Times

Its first publisher, Harrison Gray Otis, fulminated against the typesetters’ union trying to organize Times workers.

From Los Angeles Times

Publishers often guard against leaks with strict embargoes, in some cases requiring anyone who works on the book, including typesetters and copy editors, to sign nondisclosure agreements.

From New York Times

As soon as the text is available, publishers send it to their typesetter.

From New York Times