Definition

A device or person that makes a mark or impression on a surface, often used for printing or stamping.

Example

The printer used an imprinter to create a clear stamp on the document.

Conversation

Have you seen that new imprinter they got for the shop?

Yeah, I heard it makes the process so much quicker.

I can't wait to try it out myself; I've always wanted to learn how to use an imprinter.

You should definitely give it a go — it looks like a lot of fun!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Imprinter → It is formed from "imprint" (from Latin "imprimere", meaning to press into) and "-er" (meaning a person who). An imprinter is a person or device that presses an image or text onto a surface.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'presses' ('imprimere') something onto another surface — that's what an imprinter does.

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