typewrite

[tahyp-rahyt]

verb (used with or without object)

typewrote, typewritten, typewriting. 

1. to write by means of a typewriter; type.

typewrite

/ ˈtaɪpˌraɪt /

verb

1. to write by means of a typewriter; type

Word History and Origins

Origin of typewrite¹

First recorded in 1885–90; back formation from typewriter

Example Sentences

He was referring to the promises made in a short, typewritten letter, dated 2 November 1917, signed by the foreign secretary Arthur Balfour and addressed to Lord Rothschild, a leader of Britain's Jewish community.

From BBC

The letter contained typewritten text framed by the hand-drawn outline of what appeared to be a naked woman, the Journal reported.

From Los Angeles Times

Dunthorne had access to the German original, about 1,800 typewritten pages, as well as to a translated, abridged version distributed to family members.

From Los Angeles Times

He received a typewritten note from the British Red Cross.

From BBC

The lyrics on two yellow sheets of paper are three typewritten drafts of the song - but not the final version.

From BBC

Related Words

• address 
• compose 
• create 
• draft 
• note 
• pen 
• print 
• record 
• rewrite 
• scrawl 
• scribble 
• sign 
• tell