projector

pro·jec·tor | \ prə-ˈjek-tər

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Definition of projector

1 : one that plans a project specifically : promoter

2 : one that projects: such as

a : a device for projecting a beam of light

b : an optical instrument for projecting an image upon a surface

c : a machine for projecting motion pictures on a screen

3 : an imagined line from an object to a surface along which projection takes place

Examples of projector in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Use it with any projector or golf simulator to create an immersive golfing experience in your own home. — Popular Science, "30 deals on games and home fitness gifts for the sports enthusiasts in your life," 17 Dec. 2020 This Anker projector utilizes a soda can design to deliver a great picture and 360-degree, omnidirectional sound. — Popular Science, "Portable projectors that bring the big screen to you," 30 Dec. 2020 There are also 80 large inflatables, a video projector showing Frosty the Snowman on the side of their garage, a bubble machine in the Little Mermaid section and a smoke machine near inflatable dragons. — Don Stacom, courant.com, "In Plainville, Scooby-Doo Christmas house goes all out for a cause," 22 Dec. 2020 At little more than the size of a soda can, this powerful wireless projector makes everything else on the market seem like something from your 7th grade science classroom. — Lee Clifford, Fortune, "Gift Guide: How to turn your outdoor space into a year-round living room," 27 Nov. 2020 Designed for entertaining, the home features walls of windows overlooking the lake, two game rooms and a media room with a projector, screen and wet bar. — Dallas News, "Cindy O’Gorman presents home with lake views," 14 Nov. 2020 This year’s design celebrates Harkins 87-year history with memorable images of the past, against brightly colored movie projector beams, an allude to the future. — Elizabeth Montgomery, The Arizona Republic, "Harkins' loyalty cup for 2021 has arrived. Here's what it looks like and how the deal works," 21 Nov. 2020 Off the game room is a media room with a projector and lighting. — Dallas News, "Pytcher Homes designs offer custom luxury," 13 Sep. 2020 The 2,000-lumen projector has built-in speakers, can be adjusted for viewing from 32 to 150 inches and connects to their gaming system or cable or streaming box. — Courtney Thompson, CNN Underscored, "37 gifts even the coolest teens will love," 3 Dec. 2020

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23 Jan 2021

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“Projector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/projector. Accessed 24 Jan. 2021.

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