prompter
|prompt-er|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈprɑːmp.tər/
🇬🇧
/ˈprɒmp.tə/
cue provider
Etymology
Etymology Information
'prompter' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'prompten,' where 'prompt' meant 'to incite or urge.'
Historical Evolution
'prompten' transformed into the modern English word 'prompter.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to incite or urge,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person or device that prompts.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who provides cues to actors on stage, usually from the wings, to help them remember their lines.
The prompter whispered the next line to the actor.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a device or person that prompts or reminds someone to do something.
The prompter reminded him of his appointment.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42