noun
Uncommon
launcher
LAWNCH-uh
Launcher (noun) means a device or piece of equipment used to launch something, such as a rocket or missile. Example: “The soldiers carried a shoulder-fired grenade launcher.”
noun
1
A device or piece of equipment used to launch something, such as a rocket or missile.
"The soldiers carried a shoulder-fired grenade launcher."
2
A computer program used to start other programs, often shown as a menu or set of icons.
"She installed a custom launcher to organize her phone's apps."
How to use launcher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething — a device or an app — whose job is to launch something else.
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Word forms
- Plural
- launchers
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The soldiers carried a shoulder-fired grenade _____.
Etymology
From launch plus the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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catapult
rocket launcher
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Frequently asked questions
What does “launcher” mean?
The word “launcher” means a device or piece of equipment used to launch something, such as a rocket or missile. In plain terms, something — a device or an app — whose job is to launch something else.
How do you pronounce “launcher”?
“Launcher” is pronounced LAWNCH-uh (/ˈlɑnt͡ʃ.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “launcher” in a sentence?
Here is “launcher” used in a sentence: “The soldiers carried a shoulder-fired grenade launcher.”
What part of speech is “launcher”?
“Launcher” is a noun.
Is “launcher” a common word?
“Launcher” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “launcher” have?
“Launcher” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a device or piece of equipment used to launch something, such as a rocket or missile.
