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

Both in the camera during shooting and in the projector during screenings, the VistaVision process turns the physical filmstrip on its side, running horizontally through the machine to create a larger image of richer depth and clarity. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Typically, these accent lights would be accompanied with separate projectors that actually do the job of illuminating when driving at night. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 20 Aug. 2026

The email also says teachers will log into the Zoom daily during their instructional blocks and display the classroom instruction through the projector. — Samuel O’Neal 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026

Several additional bedrooms and bathrooms are spread across the upper floors, along with a kitchenette and another reception room outfitted with a projector and surround-sound system that could double as a home theater. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026

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