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

This makes Vikram-1 somewhat larger than the Electron launch vehicle developed by Rocket Lab, the world’s most successful dedicated small satellite launcher. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 July 2026

Just before the ceasefire began in April, Tehran still had thousands of drones and roughly half of its missile launchers intact, CNN reported, citing sources familiar with US intelligence. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

This week, the US approved a $2 billion Saudi order for weapons guidance systems, launchers, warheads, and other equipment, as well as a $484 million package of parts for Kuwait’s fleet of C-17 military transport aircraft. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 17 July 2026

Mobile missile launchers Mobility provides another layer of protection. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above