projectionist
Americannoun
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an operator of a motion-picture or slide projector.
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a person who makes projections, especially a cartographer.
noun
Etymology
Origin of projectionist
First recorded in 1920–25; projection + -ist
Example Sentences
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I'm a projectionist - I don't just 'press play'
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Leah Saint Marie, a filmmaker and former projectionist at the Vista Theatre in Los Feliz, attributed the staffing struggle to the experience and knowledge divide between hobbyists and experts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
One of L.A.’s favorites is the Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood, where veteran Imax projectionist Taylor Umphenour has worked for the last three years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Jerry and Bonnie had grown up in Hebron going to the Mayer every week, and Jerry had even worked there as a projectionist when he was in high school.
From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2025
“Films that cinemas were trashing. If a theater shut down, we raided the basements. And occasionally, if we liked a film enough when we saw it, we’d have a...er...word with the projectionist about it.”
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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