Launcher

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈlɔːntʃ.É™/
• US IPA: /ˈlÉ‘ntʃ.Éš/, /ˈlÉ”ntʃ.Éš/
• Rhymes: -ɔːntʃə(ɹ)

Origin

launch + -er

Full definition of launcher

Noun

1. One who or that which launches. A device that throws something or the person who initiates a launch.The catapult made a good launcher for the small projectile.They shot down the helicopter with a rocket launcher.
2. (computing) An application that launches another or others, often holding icons or menus for frequently used programs.

Derived terms

• grenade launcher
• rocket launcher

Anagrams

• relaunch