teleprompter

noun

tele·​prompt·​er ˈte-lə-ˌpräm(p)-tər How to pronounce teleprompter (audio)
: a device for displaying prepared text to a speaker or performer

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Do the expert speakers have seats and water at their disposal? Are the speaking notes or teleprompters in place? Adrian Dearnell, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 The book claims Biden was heavily shielded from senior officials, had his schedule shortened, and relied on teleprompters even during brief, off-camera remarks. Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025 In her world of working in the television field, a teleprompter is nothing out of the ordinary for anchor desk reporting. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025 Reading off a teleprompter, Biden addressed the ERA statement. Sarah Bedford, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for teleprompter

Word History

Etymology

from TelePrompTer, a trademark

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of teleprompter was in 1951

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“Teleprompter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teleprompter. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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