typewrite

[ tahyp-rahyt ]

verb (used with or without object)

, type·wrote, type·writ·ten, type·writ·ing.

1. to write by means of a typewriter; type.

typewrite

/ ˈtaɪpˌraɪt /

verb

1. to write by means of a typewriter; type

Word History and Origins

Origin of typewrite¹

First recorded in 1885–90; back formation from typewriter

Example Sentences

Hadnt Daddy taught her to typewrite when she was only eleven, and didnt even Tim think she was a pretty good typist?

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I took it over to a young stenographer who promised to typewrite them for me as quickly as possible.

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The simplest sort of overlap can be illustrated at an early stage in learning to typewrite.

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Observe the entry of W. Burgess: "You're the lady as hused to typewrite for him."

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In some measure, learning arithmetic is like learning to typewrite.

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