noun

projectionist

Projectionist (noun) means a person who operates a film projector, especially at a cinema. Example: “The old projectionist had worked at the same theater for forty years.”

noun

A person who operates a film projector, especially at a cinema.

"The old projectionist had worked at the same theater for forty years."

How to use projectionist

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe person who runs the projector showing a film.

Common pairings

a cinema projectionist the theater's projectionist

Word forms

projectionists plural

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Etymology

From "projection" plus the agent suffix "-ist."

Rhymes for projectionist

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Frequently asked questions

What does “projectionist” mean?

The word “projectionist” means a person who operates a film projector, especially at a cinema. In plain terms, the person who runs the projector showing a film.

How do you use “projectionist” in a sentence?

Here is “projectionist” used in a sentence: “The old projectionist had worked at the same theater for forty years.”

What part of speech is “projectionist”?

“Projectionist” is a noun.

What is the meaning of projectionist?

"projectionist" (noun) means a person who operates a film projector, especially at a cinema.