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

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The silent operational mode of each launcher – completely passive until launch – adds a stealth element that complicates enemy reconnaissance and targeting, reported Army Recognition. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025 Most often heard as a voice in Mark’s earpiece, Cecil enters the fight in Invincible VS with specialized weapons, including plasma pistols, projectile launchers and grenades to keep opponents at a distance. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025 Our fun picks include an $11 sand and water sifting funnel for beach days, a toy rocket launcher, and a football toss game that's over 30% off. Gabrielle Applebury, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025 The ship’s vertical launch systems (VLS) have been reconfigured, the outlet reported, with the forward launcher—previously fitted with 32 small-diameter missile cells—now replaced by one identical to the aft launcher, for a total of 24 larger cells. Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025 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 15 Oct. 2025.

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