teleprompter

noun

tele·​prompt·​er ˈte-lə-ˌpräm(p)-tər How to pronounce teleprompter (audio)
: a device for displaying prepared text to a speaker or performer

Examples of teleprompter in a Sentence

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The Hill: Trump later shrugged off the furor during a conversation with Fox News’s Sean Hannity, saying his campaign did not vet the comedian (although the standup routine was in the event’s teleprompter). Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024 Aiming to dispel false rumors from MAGA supporters that the former prosecutor cannot speak without a teleprompter and colludes with media outlets to get questions in advance, Harris has adopted a more aggressive media schedule in recent weeks. Natasha Dye, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024 A number of Republicans and right-wing influencers took the text on the teleprompter as proof Harris relied on it for the town hall. Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024 Tangent Donald Trump has previously complained about his teleprompters not working. Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for teleprompter 

Word History

Etymology

from TelePrompTer, a trademark

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of teleprompter was in 1951

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“Teleprompter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teleprompter. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

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