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launcher

American

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

noun

a person or thing that launches. launch.
a structural device designed to support and hold a missile in position for firing.

ˈlauncher British

/ ˈlɔːntʃə /

noun

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

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Musk and SpaceX also aim to develop a city on the moon, along with factories and a satellite launcher.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Last year, these forces brought their Nmesis missile launcher to the island of Ishigaki 140 miles from Taiwan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Made by US company Lockheed Martin, the anti-missile system includes six mounted launchers, with eight interceptors on each launcher, and a radar system for detection.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Just as with mass-market AI, users can bore into results with queries, such as to identify every missile launcher located near a hospital.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

A few times I’m forced to aim the launcher lower than the roof, and then shimmy my way to the top once I get to that side.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu

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