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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One of launchers of Building Liberty Hill, an initiative designed to bring Liberty Hill City Council and staff together with local developers. Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026 The company is set to rebuild the launcher’s underlying architecture to unlock faster performance and greater stability and introduce new features for players, including social features like new community spaces, voice chat, game-independent parties, and player profiles. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026 The Space Launch System rocket, Orion spacecraft atop the mobile launcher at the pad is 322 feet tall. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026 One of the men then lowers the launcher and aims it down the street. Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for launcher

Word History

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 9 Feb. 2026.

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