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typewriter
This term evokes a tactile, mechanical experience characterized by the rhythmic clicking of keys and the physical impact of ink on paper. It carries a strong nostalgic connotation, often associated with mid-century bureaucracy, classic journalism, and the disciplined process of early authorship before the advent of digital word processing.
In modern usage, the word frequently serves as a symbol of analog authenticity or a deliberate rejection of digital distractions. While it describes a specific piece of hardware, it is often used in literary contexts to signal a specific era or a particular aesthetic of craftsmanship and permanence.
Meanings
Examples
The detective found a dusty typewriter in the corner of the office.
I wonder if anyone still uses a manual typewriter these days.
She typed the letter on an old typewriter and mailed it immediately.
The rhythmic clicking of the typewriter filled the quiet room.
Put a fresh sheet of paper into the typewriter.
He preferred the tactile feel of a typewriter over a computer keyboard.
The antique shop sells a beautifully restored 1920s typewriter.
The antique shop sells a beautifully restored 1920s typewriter.
Wait let me just finish this page on my typewriter first.