projector

[ pruh-jek-ter ]

noun

1. an apparatus for throwing an image on a screen, as a motion-picture projector or magic lantern.
2. a device for projecting a beam of light.
3. a person who forms projects or plans.
4. Archaic. a person who devises underhanded or unsound plans; schemer.

projector

/ prəˈdʒɛktə /

noun

1. an optical instrument that projects an enlarged image of individual slides onto a screen or wall Full nameslide projector
2. an optical instrument in which a strip of film is wound past a lens at a fixed speed so that the frames can be viewed as a continuously moving sequence on a screen or wall Full namefilm projectorcine projector
3. a device for projecting a light beam
4. a person who devises projects

Word History and Origins

Origin of projector¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; project + -or ²

Example Sentences

Ever the projector, Trump more likely intends for Gaetz to simply weaponize the justice system against his perceived enemies—as the former president promised throughout his campaign.

From Slate

Sher illuminated the scene by hiding a digital projector underneath a working prop 16mm projector.

From Los Angeles Times

The darkened stage, swathed in movie projector fog, seems like a studio set in which dreams are manufactured through live projections along with more traditional Hollywood means.

From Los Angeles Times

The projector screen displayed Yankees star Juan Soto looking defeated.

From Los Angeles Times

The discounts can be mind-boggling: $5 sneakers, $7 noise-canceling earbuds, a smartphone wall projector for $17.

From Salon