noun

beamer

BEE-muh

Beamer (noun) means a device that projects images or video onto a screen; a projector. Example: “We hooked the laptop up to the beamer for the presentation.”

noun

A device that projects images or video onto a screen; a projector.

"We hooked the laptop up to the beamer for the presentation."

In cricket, a fast delivery bowled (usually by accident) that reaches the batsman around head height without bouncing.

"The bowler was warned by the umpire after sending down a dangerous beamer."

Informal slang for a BMW car or motorcycle.

"He turned up in his dad's beamer."

How to use beamer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMostly used for a projector, though also British slang for a BMW and a cricket term for a dangerous high delivery.

UK vs US

"Beamer" for a projector is common in British and European English; American English usually just says "projector."

Word forms

beamers plural, beamers plural, Beamers plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Test yourself on “beamer” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

We hooked the laptop up to the _____ for the presentation.

Etymology

From beam + -er — something that produces or projects a beam (of light, in the case of a projector).

Rhymes for beamer

gamer tamer Kramer Cramer steamer dreamer creamer gossamer screamer

See all rhymes for beamer →

Frequently asked questions

What does “beamer” mean?

The word “beamer” means a device that projects images or video onto a screen; a projector. In plain terms, mostly used for a projector, though also British slang for a BMW and a cricket term for a dangerous high delivery.

How do you pronounce “beamer”?

“Beamer” is pronounced BEE-muh (/ˈbimɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “beamer” in a sentence?

Here is “beamer” used in a sentence: “We hooked the laptop up to the beamer for the presentation.”

What part of speech is “beamer”?

“Beamer” is a noun.

How many meanings does “beamer” have?

“Beamer” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a device that projects images or video onto a screen; a projector.