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US/ˈfoʊ.toʊˌkɑː.pi.ər/
UK/ˈfəʊ.təʊˌkɒp.i.ə/
a machine that makes paper copies of documents
In context
The photocopier is out of paper again, so please refill it before you leave.
Our office has a new photocopier that can also scan and send documents by email.
A technician came to fix the photocopier after it jammed during the meeting.
Words that go with photocopier
verb + noun
- use the photocopierCan I use the photocopier for a few pages?
- fix the photocopierSomeone needs to fix the photocopier before the report is due.
noun + noun
- photocopier jamThere is a photocopier jam on the second floor.
- office photocopierThe office photocopier is shared by three departments.
adjective + noun
- broken photocopierA broken photocopier delayed the printing of the handouts.
noun + preposition
- photocopier is out of paperThe photocopier is out of paper, as usual.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I need to photocopier this page.Correct: I need to photocopy this page.