programmer
/ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: programmers
Sense 1
Meaning · English
One who writes computer programs.
Noun
Examples
More important, when we looked at who worked in that industry, we noticed that programmers were in the minority. They’re dwarfed by, among other occupations, the software developers. The two terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but the jobs follow very different trajectories. Nationwide, softwa
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
One who decides which programs will be shown on a television station, or which songs will be played on a radio station.
Noun
Examples
The handful of never-ending summer classics annually activated by rock-radio programmers.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “programmer” mean?
One who writes computer programs.
Is “programmer” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.