proofer UK /ˈpɹuːfə/US /ˈpɹufɚ/ noun3 •A chamber used in baking that encourages fermentation of dough by yeast through warm temperatures and controlled humidity. •One who proofs.There was a time when the half-tone photographer received considerable more in wages than did the proofer. — 1913 •A printer used to make proofing copies that look like how it will come out of the press.In graphic arts industry, in order to utilize color effectively, often a proofer is employed to simulate the reproductions of a press that is used to produce high-quality printed matters for clients. — 2003 formsproofers