launcher

noun

launch·​er ˈlȯn-chər How to pronounce launcher (audio)
ˈlän-
: one that launches: such as
a
: a device for firing grenades
b
: a device for launching a missile

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Iran has reportedly loaded missiles on launchers and is ready for retaliation, according to state media. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025 But there are private companies across Europe at various stages of developing their own small launchers, and potentially larger rockets, in the years ahead. ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025 More recently, Ukrainian USVs have acted as aircraft carriers for small FPV attack drones, carrying out strikes on coastal targets including radar and surface-to-air missile launchers. David Hambling, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025 These dinosaur foam rocket launchers, which are only $15 and were bought by over 5,000 Amazon shoppers in the past month. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for launcher

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of launcher was in 1911

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“Launcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/launcher. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.

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