launcher

noun

launch·​er ˈlȯn-chər How to pronounce launcher (audio)
ˈlän-
: one that launches: such as
a
: a device for firing grenades
b
: a device for launching a missile

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Delays in developing the Ariane 6 rocket and several failures of Europe's smaller Vega launcher forced European satellite operators to look abroad, primarily to SpaceX, to launch their payloads. Ars Technica, 21 Feb. 2025 Russian Ministry of Defense has released a video showing 'Yars' missile launchers moving through a snowy forest. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025 Equipped with firework launchers, the flying drone and the robot dog sporting its own firework launcher on its back are seen in footage shooting at each other in rapid fire. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025 Read on to find out how else the WNBA star and Unrivaled launcher winds down for bed after a long day of training—from her go-to relaxation techniques to her multistep skin care regimen. Caroline Tien, SELF, 21 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for launcher

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of launcher was in 1911

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“Launcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/launcher. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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