Photocopier (noun)

A machine that makes paper copies of documents or pictures by projecting an image of the original onto a light-sensitive drum or plate and then transferring the image to the paper.

Origin:

The word 'photocopier' was formed by combining the words 'photo' meaning 'light' and 'copier' meaning 'one that copies'. the term was first used in the 1960s to describe a machine that uses light to make copies of documents.

Examples:

1. I used the photocopier to make several copies of my resume before going to a job interview.
2. The photocopier was out of order, so I had to make copies by hand.
3. In the early days of photocopiers, the machines were large and expensive, and only found in offices.
4. Today, photocopiers are smaller, more affordable, and found in many homes and small businesses.
5. Modern photocopiers often have many features, including the ability to scan, print, and email documents.