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Definition of launcher

launcher

/ˈlɔːntʃər/
launch · er

Plural:launchers
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• noun

1

A mechanical device, vehicle, or structure used to propel or send an object, such as a spacecraft, aircraft, or projectile, into the air or space.

Example

"The aerospace engineers carefully inspected the satellite launcher on the pad before the scheduled liftoff."


2

In computing, a software utility or graphical interface element that enables a user to easily locate, open, and manage applications or files.

Example

"You can customize the desktop launcher by pinning your most frequently used productivity apps to the bottom of the screen."


3

A person or organization that initiates, introduces, or sets a new enterprise, campaign, or project into motion.

Example

"As the primary launcher of the community literacy initiative, she organized book drives across three school districts."

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