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

The projector supports 2K and 4K content playback, though its native projection resolution is 1080p. —Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025

Compared to the chunky 90s versions of projectors, the Haorun Bluetooth projector seamlessly connects to your phone, tablet or laptop. —Christopher Murray, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025

To increase the projector’s range of motion, JMGO relocated its two HDMI and other I/O ports to the gimbal’s base. —Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 3 Jan. 2025

Upgrade to a 4K portable projector from this list of Amazon’s bestsellers here. —Tim Chan, Variety, 16 Dec. 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