primer

noun

ˈpri-mər How to pronounce primer (audio)
Definition of primernext
as in handbook
a book used for instruction in a subject a primer of human anatomy

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Recent Examples of primer The formula is designed to deliver up to 16 hours of wear without primer and is resistant to creasing, caking, fading and smudging. — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 Next, layer on a hydrating moisturizer and grippy makeup primer to help keep products in place throughout the day. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2026 What that means takes a primer to understand how Washington actually borrows. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 The Giants’ 6-5 walk-off loss to the San Diego Padres on Saturday night at Petco Park served as a primer of what’s to come after Monday’s trade deadline. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for primer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for primer
  1. handbook
  2. manual
  3. textbook
  4. text
Noun
  • The claims appear to be another old play from the anti-vaccine handbook.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Off Ramp is many things—a useful compendium of research on polarization and political violence, a candid memoir of Cox’s uneven attempts at peacemaking, a practical handbook for Americans who want to rediscover how to live with one another.
    — McKay Coppins, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of handbook
Noun
  • Caregivers are reminded never to use an expired car seat, as outlined in the product user manual.
    — Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Other settings allow you to configure network settings, enable Eco mode, update the firmware, and view the instruction manual.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of manual
Noun
  • Fulton also registered a textbook open-field tackle on the elusive Milroe on a play that was called back because of a penalty.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Expert Intelligence will be added to AI Mode in Search and the Gemini app soon, the company said, adding that support for third-party subscriptions, business research reports, and textbooks will also arrive on Gemini Notebook soon.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of textbook
Noun
  • The Sun conjoins Mercury in Virgo and your 3rd House of Communication, sharpening texts, calls, emails, errands, sibling dynamics, and daily logistics.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • If Pangram finds more than 80% of the text is AI generated, it is labeled as AI.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of text

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