projector

noun

pro·​jec·​tor prə-ˈjek-tər How to pronounce projector (audio)
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 motion pictures 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 But Take Note This isn’t a dealbreaker, but the projector may create a blurry output given the small footprint on this device. Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2024 The intrigue: Floyd's stage setup was one of the most elaborate in music history up to that point, featuring projector screens, lights, animation and mirrors used to create visuals synced to the music. Troy Smith, Axios, 6 Aug. 2024 While Aquarius daydreamed about the best way to set up their projector screen in a new space, Aries jetted around and made all of the unpleasant parts of moving happen so fast that Aquarius barely noticed. Jennifer Culp, Them, 31 July 2024 No Problem With This Mini Projector Turn the bedroom wall into a full screen with this mini projector that can also be taken on the go. Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for projector 

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Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of projector was in 1596

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“Projector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/projector. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

projector

noun
pro·​jec·​tor prə-ˈjek-tər How to pronounce projector (audio)
: a machine for projecting an image or pictures upon a surface
a motion-picture projector
a slide projector

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