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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“All the typewriters were stolen; you couldn’t work for a more shady person,” he told the podcast.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 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
The same thing happened when assembly lines reshaped manufacturing, when robotics entered the factory floor, when computers displaced typewriters, and when the internet placed a printing press on every desk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2025
“I agree that typewriters are archaic, and it’s unfair. We can look and chew gum at the same time … but many in the state government have a scarcity mentality,” Salazar told me.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2024
Inside, four men in suits bang away on typewriters and scratch with pencils.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
