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

Examples of teleprompter in a Sentence

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While there are plenty of workaholic news anchors (looking at you, Andrew Ross Sorkin), there are others who show up an hour before air, read the teleprompter and head home. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026 After being informed that the teleprompter isn't working, Taylor walks off the stage. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 Hotel staff was refolding napkins, refilling water glasses and aides adjusted the teleprompter for his remarks. Calvin Woodward, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026 Powering through a glitching teleprompter, the SLOMW stars introduced their OC conterparts. Josef Adalian, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026 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 13 May. 2026.

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