launcher

American  

[lawn-cher, lahn-] / ˈlɔn tʃər, ˈlɑn- /

noun

1. a person or thing that launches. launch.

2. a structural device designed to support and hold a missile in position for firing.

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ˈlauncher British  

/ ˈlɔːntʃə /

noun

1. any installation, vehicle, or other device for launching rockets, missiles, or other projectiles

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Etymology

Origin of launcher

First recorded in 1815–25; launch ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Earlier in the day, Zelensky also stressed that Ukraine needed interceptor missiles from the US to be used with American-made Patriot air defence launchers.

From BBC

A rocket blasts off from a launcher, shooting into the sky and illuminating the darkened valley below.

From BBC

Ahead of the party congress, where Kim is expected to announce the next phase of the country's nuclear weapons programme, North Korea unveiled a range of nuclear-capable rocket launchers.

From BBC

In its statement, the defence ministry also said that several armoured vehicles and weapons - including rocket launchers - were seized during the operation.

From BBC

The Kim regime displayed 50 nuclear-capable rocket launchers “as a present for a glorious congress” ahead of Thursday’s opening event, state media reported.

From The Wall Street Journal