B2nounworktechnology
US/ˈtoʊ.nər/
UK/ˈtəʊ.nə/
the colored powder that a printer or copier uses to put words and pictures on paper
In context
The printer stopped working because it ran out of toner.
Please order a new toner cartridge before the end of the month.
Be careful when you change the toner, because the powder can stain your clothes.
Words that go with toner
noun + noun
- toner cartridgeThe toner cartridge needs replacing.
verb + preposition
- run out of tonerWe ran out of toner in the middle of the report.
verb + noun
- replace the tonerWho is responsible for replacing the toner?
- order tonerI will order toner and paper today.
adjective + preposition
- low on tonerThe copier is low on toner.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
printer ink for a copierCorrect: toner