noun

teleporter

TEH-lih-paw-tuh

Teleporter (noun) means a device (or, in fiction, a person) that teleports things from place to place. Example: “The crew stepped onto the teleporter and vanished in a flash of light.”

noun

A device (or, in fiction, a person) that teleports things from place to place.

"The crew stepped onto the teleporter and vanished in a flash of light."

A large mobile lift used to raise workers or loads to height, also called a cherry picker.

"The builders used a teleporter to lift roof tiles to the top of the scaffold."

How to use teleporter

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA sci-fi machine that instantly moves people/things, or (in real life, unrelated meaning) a construction lift.

Common mistake

In UK building and farming contexts, "teleporter" almost always means the telescopic-boom lift, not a sci-fi device.

Word forms

teleporters plural, teleporters plural

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Etymology

Formed from teleport plus the agent ending -er.

Rhymes for teleporter

porter shorter reporter importer comforter transporter

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Frequently asked questions

What does “teleporter” mean?

The word “teleporter” means a device (or, in fiction, a person) that teleports things from place to place. In plain terms, a sci-fi machine that instantly moves people/things, or (in real life, unrelated meaning) a construction lift.

How do you pronounce “teleporter”?

“Teleporter” is pronounced TEH-lih-paw-tuh (/ˈtɛlɪpɔː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “teleporter” in a sentence?

Here is “teleporter” used in a sentence: “The crew stepped onto the teleporter and vanished in a flash of light.”

What part of speech is “teleporter”?

“Teleporter” is a noun.

How many meanings does “teleporter” have?

“Teleporter” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a device (or, in fiction, a person) that teleports things from place to place.

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