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Definition of enlarger

enlarger

/ɪnˈlɑːr.dʒɚ/
en · larg · er
Plural:enlargers
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enlarger Lexical Profile

enlarger Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An optical projector used in a photographic darkroom to produce prints that are larger than the original negative or transparency.

Example

"She adjusted the focus knob on the enlarger to make sure the details on the photographic paper were crisp."

2

A person or thing that increases the size, extent, or scope of something.

Example

"The ring stretcher serves as an effective enlarger for wedding bands that have become too tight."

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• Rhymes for enlarger

• Nearby Words

enjoyment
enlarge
enlargement
enlarger
enlighten
enlightened
enlightener

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Enlarger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/enlarger
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