launcher

noun

launch·​er ˈlȯn-chər How to pronounce launcher (audio)
ˈlän-
: one that launches: such as
a
: a device for firing grenades
b
: a device for launching a missile

Examples of launcher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For example, the U.K. slapping sanctions on Russian jailors themselves trapped in Siberian prison jobs are not likely to matter much to Putin’s missile launchers or to Putin’s coffers. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2024 Since August, Pyongyang has shipped about 6,700 containers to Russia, which could accommodate more than 3 million rounds of 152 mm artillery shells or more than 500,000 rounds of 122 mm multiple rocket launchers, according to Shin’s ministry. Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 28 Feb. 2024 One strike was against a mobile missile launcher and the other against an unmanned aerial system, the sources said. Doha Madani, NBC News, 21 Feb. 2024 Mitrani had been walking toward the vehicle, knife in hand, after leading officers on a slow procession along Burbank Boulevard, during which police struck him several times with a stun gun and a projectile launcher. Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2024 While Stomp Rocket offers a single rocket launcher, the Dueling Rockets version offers the ability for two kids to play simultaneously. Erica Puisis, Parents, 9 Mar. 2024 Since August, Pyongyang has shipped about 6,700 containers to Russia, which could accommodate more than 3 million rounds of artillery shells or more than 500,000 rounds for multiple rocket launchers, according to the South Korean Defense Ministry. Brad Lendon, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024 The most recent attacks on the rebel group took place on February 3, when coalition forces struck 36 Houthi targets across 13 locations—including weapon storage facilities, missile systems and launchers, air defense systems and radars. Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024 American and British warplanes hit missile systems and launchers and other targets, the officials said. Eric Schmitt, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2024

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'launcher.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of launcher was in 1911

Dictionary Entries Near launcher

Cite this Entry

“Launcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/launcher. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on launcher

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!