teleprompter

noun

tele·​prompt·​er ˈte-lə-ˌpräm(p)-tər 

: a device for displaying prepared text to a speaker or performer

Examples of teleprompter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Duke of Sussex’s speech was marred by a fault with the teleprompter, forcing him to complete it in two halves. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026

Gabriel Perez, the teleprompter operator, settled with the CFTC in August and was forced to pay a $172,539 fine for insider trading on a prediction market. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

Before the big finale, though, Sheeran took a seat on the edge of the stage and made his lengthiest statement of the night, even longer than the one at the beginning, which was clearly being carefully referenced from a teleprompter. — Brendan Menapace, Billboard, 20 Sep. 2026

Over in the Virtual Reality Lab, a green curtain hung in the room with a teleprompter, lights and a camera. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

from TelePrompTer, a trademark

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for teleprompter

• prompter