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beamer

|beam/er|

🇺🇸

/ˈbiːmər/

🇬🇧

/ˈbiːmə/

projector or smiler

Etymology

Etymology Information

'beamer' originates from the English word 'beam,' which means 'a ray or shaft of light.'

Historical Evolution

'beam' transformed into 'beamer' to describe a device that projects light or images.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a person who beams,' but over time it evolved to include 'a device that projects images.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a device that projects images or videos onto a surface, commonly known as a projector.

The teacher used a beamer to display the presentation on the screen.

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Noun 2

a person who beams or smiles broadly.

She was a real beamer, always smiling at everyone she met.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42