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

Examples of launcher in a Sentence

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This enables the bombers to act like airborne missile launchers and is much safer and cheaper, comparatively. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026 Meanwhile, Iran’s multi-layered strategy also means the US Navy has to guard against anti-ship missile launchers, which are hidden throughout hundreds of miles of rocky, mountainous terrain on the country’s southern coast. Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 May 2026 The size of the launcher, the novel and unproven approach, and uncertain funding levels suggest that the 2027 timeline for a debut flight is very ambitious. Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026 Kim said various operational and tactical missile systems and powerful multiple rocket launcher systems are also scheduled to be deployed along the border. ABC News, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for launcher

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 16 May. 2026.

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