What does TONER mean?

toner Part of Speech: noun Definition: a fine powder used in laser printers and photocopiers to produce a printed image or text Pronunciations: US: /ˈtoʊnər/, UK: /ˈtəʊnə/ Origin and Usage: The word "toner" originated in the late 19th century from the word "tone," meaning color or shade. It was first used in the printing industry to describe a powder used to create a specific color or shade. Today, it is most commonly used in the context of laser printers and photocopiers to describe a fine powder used to produce printed images or text. Synonyms: ink, powder, pigment Related Words: laser, print, photo, image, paper Example Sentences:

• She needed to replace the toner in her laser printer to get a clear printout.
• He spilled toner all over his shirt while refilling the photocopier.
• The printer was out of toner, so they had to wait to print their documents.