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 motion pictures on a screen
3
: an imagined line from an object to a surface along which projection takes place
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Each device contains a projector for display, cameras for 3D scanning and people tracking, and a combination of mirrors and motors to steer around the space. 
Charlie Fink, Forbes, 4 May 2021 Kaitlin Uthus, a mother of five, recently tried the library’s outdoor movie projector and screen after stumbling upon the catalog while returning books. Roy Rivenburg, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2022 Dia rented a van, bought a projector and screen, and drove the movie around the country to play. Leah Asmelash, CNN, 20 Apr. 2022 The mini projector has built-in speakers and provides lifelike images and videos for an enjoyable viewing experience. Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 11 Aug. 2022 At dusk, movies are shown on a wall via an old school movie projector using 35mm film and vintage drive-in speakers. Kellie Hwang, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 July 2022 The projector—a collaboration with German camera maker Leica—features top level specs and a pleasing minimalist design. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 July 2022 This home has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and sleeps 14—and comes with a secret game room and high-screen movie projector. oregonlive, 17 June 2022 Waveguide manufacturer Dispelix announced two partnerships, one with MicroLED manufacturer JBD and another with LBS (laser beam scanner) projector manufacturer TriLite. Anshel Sag, Forbes, 9 June 2022 See More
Charlie Fink, Forbes, 4 May 2021 Kaitlin Uthus, a mother of five, recently tried the library’s outdoor movie projector and screen after stumbling upon the catalog while returning books. Roy Rivenburg, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2022 Dia rented a van, bought a projector and screen, and drove the movie around the country to play. Leah Asmelash, CNN, 20 Apr. 2022 The mini projector has built-in speakers and provides lifelike images and videos for an enjoyable viewing experience. Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 11 Aug. 2022 At dusk, movies are shown on a wall via an old school movie projector using 35mm film and vintage drive-in speakers. Kellie Hwang, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 July 2022 The projector—a collaboration with German camera maker Leica—features top level specs and a pleasing minimalist design. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 July 2022 This home has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and sleeps 14—and comes with a secret game room and high-screen movie projector. oregonlive, 17 June 2022 Waveguide manufacturer Dispelix announced two partnerships, one with MicroLED manufacturer JBD and another with LBS (laser beam scanner) projector manufacturer TriLite. Anshel Sag, Forbes, 9 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing projector
Kids Definition
projector
noun
pro·jec·tor prə-ˈjek-tər
: a machine for producing images on a screen