projectionist
noun
pro·jec·tion·ist
prə-ˈjek-sh(ə-)nist 
: one that makes projections: such as
a
b
: a person who operates a movie projector or television equipment
Examples of projectionist in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Singers Jessica Sanchez, Jourdan Blue and the Leo High School Choir Choir are safe, as are improv Rapper Chris Turner, projectionists LightWire, and acrobats Sirca Marea.
—
Lars Brandle, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
In the projection room at the back of the theater, there is a film splicer, a set of old projectors, and a toilet and sink for film projectionists working long shifts.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2025
By age 14, Tornatore was working as a projectionist while attending school, studying editing by examining film strips during projection.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 June 2025
There, projectionist Olivia Haidar is preparing to load in the 35-mm print for Gilroy’s 2007 thriller Michael Clayton, which is coincidentally being screened later that night.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for projectionist
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Lars Brandle, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
In the projection room at the back of the theater, there is a film splicer, a set of old projectors, and a toilet and sink for film projectionists working long shifts.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2025
By age 14, Tornatore was working as a projectionist while attending school, studying editing by examining film strips during projection.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 June 2025
There, projectionist Olivia Haidar is preparing to load in the 35-mm print for Gilroy’s 2007 thriller Michael Clayton, which is coincidentally being screened later that night.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for projectionist
Cite this Entry
“Projectionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/projectionist. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
projectionist
noun
pro·jec·tion·ist
prə-ˈjek-sh(ə-)nəst
: a person who operates a motion-picture projector or television equipment
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share