prompter

noun

prompt·​er

ˈpräm(p)tə(r)

plural -s

1

: one that prompts : one who reminds another (as a reciter) of the words to be spoken next

specifically : one responsible for prompting actors during performance

2

: caller sense a

Word History

Etymology

prompt entry 1 + -er

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Rhymes for prompter

• teleprompter

Kids Definition

prompter

noun

prompt·​er

ˈpräm(p)-tər

: a person who reminds another of the words to be spoken next (as in a play)