English Explanatory Dictionary

launcher

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who or that which launches. A device that throws something or the person who initiates a launch.
  2. An application that launches another or others, often holding icons or menus for frequently used programs.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɔːntʃ.ə/ /ˈlɑnt͡ʃ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔnt͡ʃ.ɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-launcher.wav

Word forms

launcher launchers

Etymology

From launch + -er.

Derived words

custard launcher grenade launcher pig launcher rocket launcher
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