Basic Details
Word: Printer
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A machine that produces text and images on paper.
Synonyms: Press, output device, copier
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Keep the printer running: To maintain efficiency or productivity. Example: "To meet the deadline, we need to keep the printer running all night."
- Hit print: To produce a physical copy of a document. Example: "After checking my essay for errors, I was ready to hit print."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The printer in the classroom was busy printing out all the students' projects.
Example 2: She was thrilled when her printer produced clear and colourful images of her artwork.
Example 3: After waiting for the printer to finish, he collected his report and dashed to the meeting.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first known printing device was invented in China around 220 AD? It was a wooden block used for stamping images onto paper!
Famous Quote
"Printing is the ultimate empowerment." S. I. Hayakawa
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "printer" mean?
a) A device for cooking
b) A machine that produces text and images on paper
c) A type of bird
d) A person who paints
Answer: b) A machine that produces text and images on paper
2. Which of these is a synonym of "printer"?
a) Press
b) Camera
c) Scanner
d) Telephone
Answer: a) Press
3. Which sentence uses "printer" correctly?
a) The printer flew over the city.
b) The printer made a delicious cake.
c) The printer ran out of ink while printing.
d) The printer played music all day.
Answer: c) The printer ran out of ink while printing.
4. Which idiom means to maintain efficiency?
a) Hit print
b) Keep the printer running
c) Press the pause button
d) Turn off the lights
Answer: b) Keep the printer running
5. What is the opposite of "printer"?
a) N/A
b) Scanner
c) Writer
d) Artist
Answer: a) N/A
