launcher

noun

launch·​er ˈlȯn-chər How to pronounce launcher (audio)
ˈlän-
Synonyms of launchernext
: one that launches: such as
a
: a device for firing grenades
b
: a device for launching a missile

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Images showed Kim in a black jacket, alighting a mobile missile launcher near the main stage as thousands of people waved small North Korean flags. Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026 Phase two will move into live testing with operational launchers and full end-to-end engagement demonstrations. David Szondy february 15, New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026 This much charge can power a small fan for a while or propel a paper plane in an electromagnetic launcher. Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026 The agreement limits nuclear warheads on each side to 1,550, plus limitations on missiles, launchers, and bombers. Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for launcher

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First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of launcher was in 1911

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“Launcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/launcher. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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