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Publishers

Verb / ˈpʌblɪʃɜ:z / Another word for publishers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Publishers are people or companies that produce and sell books, newspapers, magazines, or other printed material.

Synonyms & similar words

publishingcompany publisher publishinghouse publishingfirm newspaperpublisher press imprint printers

Synonyms by register

Formal

disseminators producers distributors issuers

Informal

outfitters providers

Literary

purveyors heralds

Antonyms

authors creators writers composers originators

Common collocations

  • book publishers
  • music publishers
  • academic publishers
  • independent publishers
  • major publishers
  • publishers weekly
  • publishers association

Word family

noun publisher
verb publish
adjective publishable
adverb publicly

Usage note

The word 'publishers' refers to entities or individuals who produce and issue books, journals, music, or other works for public sale or distribution. It is the plural form of 'publisher'.

Example sentences

  1. The publishers printed 1000 copies of the book.
  2. I want to work for a publishers when I grow up.
  3. The publishers decided to release the book next month.
  4. The publishers received many submissions for their writing contest.
  5. The publishers are having a book signing event next week.

Quotes

  • A publisher is someone who takes a chance on an author. - Karen Kingsbury
  • Publishers are all cohorts of the devil; there must be a special hell for them somewhere. - W. Somerset Maugham
  • The most important thing a publisher does is work with authors. - Peter Ginna

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