projector

noun

pro·​jec·​tor prə-ˈjek-tər 

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

Examples of projector in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This investment will be spread out among updates to laser projectors, immersive sound systems and seating updates, as well as enhancing concession offerings and adding family entertainment options like bowling and arcades. —Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024

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Here's another Editors' Choice-winning projector, this time optimized for incredible picture quality. —K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024

Last year, Hisense hit CES with a bunch of 4K Laser Cinema projectors. —Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing projector

• opaque projector
• overhead projector

Kids Definition

projector

noun

pro·​jec·​tor prə-ˈjek-tər 

: a machine for projecting an image or pictures upon a surface

a motion-picture projector

a slide projector