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

Viewers can also use an indirect viewing method, like a pinhole projector, in order to indirectly see the eclipse occur through shadows, but this must be done with care. —Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 16 Mar. 2025

For the new Starfish projector, ETOE – which stands for Easy to Enjoy – has opted to go with Android TV 11 to run the show rather than the Dolphin's Google TV. —Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2025

As is typical for the category, this projector has no optical zoom. —PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025

But there were no projectors left to view any of them. —Scott Kramer, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing projector

• opaque projector
• overhead projector

Rhymes for projector

• bisector
• collector
• connector
• corrector
• defector
• deflector
• detector
• director
• dissector
• effector
• ejector
• elector

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