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

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And one feature that intrigues me is a teleprompter feature. Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 There’s a teleprompter function, which feels handy for keeping notes on hand if your job involves a lot of presentations. Verge Staff, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025 But for whatever reason, the banter on the teleprompter isn't really landing. Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2025 The actress was the only speaker at the event who didn't use a teleprompter. Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025 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 17 Jan. 2025.

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