launcher

noun

launch·​er ˈlȯn-chər 

ˈlän-

: one that launches: such as

a

: a device for firing grenades

b

: a device for launching a missile

c

: launch vehicle

Examples of launcher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

German media reports say Kaufbeuren will host the system’s radar installation, while the interceptor launchers for the battery are expected to be stationed at the nearby Lechfeld air base. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026

Ratel Robotics began testing net launchers mounted on ground robots to intercept low-flying drones. — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

The statement is somewhat ironic, considering Vega OS blocks custom launchers and other third-party apps that helped users avoid Amazon tracking and ads. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026

On Monday, Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force announced the deployment of a Type-12 missile launcher on the southernmost remote island of Minamitorishima, an apparent response to China’s growing activity expanding into the Pacific. — ABC News, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above