projectionist

noun

pro·​jec·​tion·​ist prə-ˈjek-sh(ə-)nist How to pronounce projectionist (audio)
: one that makes projections: such as
b
: a person who operates a movie projector or television equipment

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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

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of projectionist was in 1919

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“Projectionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/projectionist. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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projectionist

noun
pro·​jec·​tion·​ist prə-ˈjek-sh(ə-)nəst How to pronounce projectionist (audio)
: a person who operates a motion-picture projector or television equipment
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