projector

noun

pro·​jec·​tor prə-ˈjek-tər How to pronounce projector (audio)
1
: one that plans a project
specifically : promoter
2
: one that projects: such as
a
: a device for projecting a beam of light
b
: an optical instrument for projecting an image upon a surface
c
: a machine for projecting movies on a screen
3
: an imagined line from an object to a surface along which projection takes place

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Check out our other guides to the best telescopes, binoculars, cameras, star projectors, drones, lego and much more. — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 3 July 2026 That could look like Sunday football on a giant projector, paid open mic nights, comedy or live music. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026 But from sound to connectivity and picture quality, this easy-to-use projector is serious value for money. — New Atlas, 29 June 2026 Rajamouli reminisces that one of the best Imax 70mm projectors used to be in Hyderabad with the Prasad Imax. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for projector

Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of projector was in 1596

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projector

noun
pro·​jec·​tor prə-ˈjek-tər How to pronounce projector (audio)
: a machine for projecting an image or pictures upon a surface
a motion-picture projector
a slide projector

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