Definition

A machine that prints by spraying tiny drops of ink onto paper.

Example

I bought a new inkjet printer for my home office.

Conversation

I just bought a new inkjet printer for my home office.

Nice! I've heard those are great for printing photos.

Yeah, it was on sale, so I couldn't resist the deal.

Good call! I love how vibrant the colors come out with an inkjet.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inkjet → It is formed from "ink" (from Old English "inc", meaning a colored fluid used for writing) and "jet" (from Old French "jeter", meaning to throw or cast). The word "inkjet" refers to a technology that throws or sprays ink onto paper to create images or text.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ink' as the colored fluid used for writing and 'jet' as throwing or spraying it — that's how inkjet printers work.

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