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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Upstairs, the primary suite flaunts a projector, large walk-in closets, and a skylit bath spotlighted by a huge oval soaking tub. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026 Walmart has the Xgimi MoGo 4 portable projector on sale for $399, down from its regular $499 list price. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 It's positioned by the infinity pool and our favorite slice of sand, where beanbag loungers squat in front of a cocktail bar and a cinema-sized projector on movie nights. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 Both in the camera during shooting and in the projector during screenings, the VistaVision process turns the physical filmstrip on its side, running horizontally through the machine to create a larger image of richer depth and clarity. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 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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