typewriter
noun
a machine for writing mechanically in letters and characters like those produced by printers' types.
typewriters
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pluralof typewriter.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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By then, standard-issue electric typewriters and six-ply carbon paper had been replaced by far less visually interesting computers.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
And even though they’re on deadline, they’re afforded ample time to collect data and conduct interviews before returning to their typewriters.
From Salon ● Mar. 7, 2026
By the early 20th century, typewriters and telephones were standard office equipment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
Videos on Swift’s social media accounts, showing antique typewriters and globes with pins, were dissected for clues about her music.
From New York Times ● Apr. 19, 2024
I wanted to twist the knobs on the radios and punch at the keys of the typewriters, but the admonishment from the counter girl downstairs made me keep my hands firmly clasped together.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
