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

Grayscale mode, minimalist launchers and app blockers can all make an iPhone feel less distracting without requiring a hardware swap. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

The missile is designed to be launched from existing Army launchers, including HIMARS and the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System, providing a relatively mobile way to deliver long-range fires. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026

Grayscale, minimalist launchers, app blockers and simplified home screens all help. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026

The launcher delivered a batch of CubeSats to low-Earth orbit from a spaceport in northern Norway, and Isar tasted success after its first test flight ended in failure last year. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above