Projectors: meaning, definitions and examples

Commonly used in general contexts, such as in schools, offices, and home theaters to refer to devices that display images or videos on a screen or wall.

• The teacher used projectors to show the lesson on the big screen.
• We need to replace the old projectors in the conference room.

Informal term more often used in European English, particularly in Germany, to refer to projectors. It is not commonly used in American English.

• We bought a new beamer for our living room.
• The beamer in the office broke down during the presentation.

A more technical and formal term used to describe devices that project images or videos. This term can be used in specialized or professional settings.

• The cinema upgraded their old projection machines.
• Technical manuals often refer to the specifications of different projection machines.

This seems to be a repeated term without additional context. Refer to the first entry for usage.

• We need to buy a new projector for our movie nights.
• The teacher used a projector to display the presentation slides.

Devices specifically designed to project images of stars or star patterns onto surfaces, typically used for decorative purposes, relaxation, or to create a soothing atmosphere.

• My child loves falling asleep with the star projector on.
• The star projector created a magical ambiance at the party.

Specialized devices intended to simulate or represent celestial phenomena, such as stars and planets, often used in planetariums or educational settings.

• The science museum recently installed a new celestial emulator to enhance their astronomy exhibit.
• Students were fascinated by the celestial emulator that showed the movement of stars in the night sky.