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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Who writes the teleprompter is a big question for these [media-celebrity] characters. Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025 The trio stand together awkwardly and read their lines off the teleprompter clumsily. Bill Wyman, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025 Its flagship product, Interview Copilot™, works like a teleprompter, providing real-time, personalized coaching during interviews to help candidates tackle challenging questions and scenarios with confidence. Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025 Fonda's fiery speech couldn't even be derailed by a malfunction in the SAG Awards teleprompter. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 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 25 Mar. 2025.

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