projectionist

noun

pro·​jec·​tion·​ist prə-ˈjek-sh(ə-)nist 

: one that makes projections: such as

a

: cartographer

b

: a person who operates a movie projector or television equipment

Examples of projectionist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In-demand Los Angeles projectionist Taylor Umphenour, an Imax consultant who has worked with Nolan on his dailies, helped oversee the design and construction. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026

Because Imax is the pinnacle for projectionists to get to operate. — Chris Stanton, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026

The strenuous process also required training 60 new projectionists from scratch. — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 16 July 2026

The theater also serves the best popcorn in town, says Ferguson, who once worked here as a projectionist. — Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for projectionist

• connectionist
• perfectionist
• protectionist

Kids Definition

projectionist

noun

pro·​jec·​tion·​ist prə-ˈjek-sh(ə-)nəst 

: a person who operates a motion-picture projector or television equipment