teleprompter

noun

tele·​prompt·​er ˈte-lə-ˌpräm(p)-tər How to pronounce teleprompter (audio)
: a device for displaying prepared text to a speaker or performer

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Fonda's fiery speech couldn't even be derailed by a malfunction in the SAG Awards teleprompter. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025 All night long, either the teleprompters were malfunctioning, or the stars were doing double-takes at the cheesoid platitudes they were getting asked to read. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025 In her Friday acceptance speech, Davis spoke without a teleprompter for more than 15 minutes. Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025 Users can also discreetly view and reply to messages, create audio memos, and display notes like a teleprompter. Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for teleprompter

Word History

Etymology

from TelePrompTer, a trademark

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of teleprompter was in 1951

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“Teleprompter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teleprompter. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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