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

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Their design suggests a dual role as both carrier and launcher. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025 It's always been rare for a new launcher to ace its first-ever liftoff. Mike Wall, Space.com, 29 Dec. 2025 This Hot Wheels recharging station features a car lift, a launcher, and a rotating sign. Hildara Araya, Parents, 20 Dec. 2025 Reiner's role as a launcher of careers – and an architect of great American cinema – was indisputable. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025 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 8 Jan. 2026.

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