typewriter

UK
/ˈtaɪpˌraɪtə/
US
/ˈtaɪpˌraɪtɚ/

Translations

typewriternoun
typewriters
pl
UK
/ˈtaɪpˌraɪtə/
US
/ˈtaɪpˌraɪtɚ/
machine à écrire
She found an old typewriter in the attic and decided to use it to write her novel.
Elle a trouvé une vieille machine à écrire dans le grenier et a décidé de l’utiliser pour écrire son roman.
Additional translations
dactylographeVieilli.
Synonyms
printing machine
type machine
typewriteradjective
UK
/ˈtaɪpˌraɪtə/
US
/ˈtaɪpˌraɪtər/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g. "typewriter ribbon" or "typewriter repair".
de machine à écrire
She bought a new typewriter ribbon before starting the manuscript.
Elle a acheté un nouveau ruban de machine à écrire avant de commencer le manuscrit.

Definitions

typewriternoun
A mechanical or electromechanical machine for writing characters similar to those produced by printer's movable type, typically by means of keys that strike a ribbon to transfer ink or carbon impressions onto paper.
She found an old typewriter in the attic and decided to use it to write her novel.
A person whose job is to type using a typewriter; a typist (dated).
In the early 20th century, large firms employed dozens of typewriters to handle their correspondence.
typewriteradjective
Relating to or intended for use with a typewriter.
She bought a new typewriter ribbon before starting the manuscript.