inventor
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- inventress noun
Etymology
Origin of inventor
Example Sentences
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It made sense to many nineteenth-century Americans that their greatest inventor would be involved in this new discovery of spirit communications.
From Literature
Maybe in the boldest meta twist of all, the inventor of “Scream” wants to kill it off himself.
From Los Angeles Times
This was basically the argument made by Jamie Siminoff, the founder and head inventor of Ring, as he went on an apology tour of sorts to try and mitigate the post-Super Bowl damage.
From Salon
As a historical counterweight, consider Jonas Salk, the inventor of the polio vaccine, who refused to patent it.
From Los Angeles Times
Look Mum No Computer is a solo artist, songwriter and YouTuber, who is also described as "an inventor of unique musical machines."
From BBC
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