programmer

noun

pro·​gram·​mer ˈprō-ˌgra-mər How to pronounce programmer (audio)
-grə-
variants or less commonly programer
: one that programs: such as
a
: a person who prepares and tests programs for devices (such as computers)
b
: one that programs a mechanism
c
: one that prepares an instructional program
d
: a person who plans or prepares entertainment programs
a television programmer

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With Maverick’s satellite links, Tim can continue his work as a digital programmer, while Tom spends several hours each day on video calls tending to his business interests. Katia Damborsky, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2025 After the initial Reddit post, users took the post as official confirmation of an actual policy change—one that broke habits essential to many programmers' daily routines. ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2025 The programmer has unveiled an official trailer showcasing Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, Variety can exclusively reveal. Matt Minton, Variety, 15 Apr. 2025 Fionn Whitehead led the cast as Stefan Butler, a video game programmer working on adapting a fantasy gamebook in 1984, alongside the company Tuckersoft, the organization's boss (Chaudhry), and Ritman (Poulter), an acclaimed designer. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for programmer

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of programmer was in 1875

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“Programmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/programmer. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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programmer

noun
pro·​gram·​mer
variants also programer
ˈprō-ˌgram-ər How to pronounce programmer (audio)
-grə-mər
: a person who writes computer programs

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