Teleprompter (noun)

A device that displays text or cues for someone speaking, often used in television broadcasting.

Origin:

Coined in the 1940s from "television" and "prompter".

Examples:

  1. The teleprompter made it easier for the newscaster to deliver the news.
  2. The president used a teleprompter for his speech at the convention.
  3. The actor struggled to remember his lines but the teleprompter helped him.
  4. The teleprompter broke down during the live broadcast causing the anchor to ad-lib.
  5. The use of a teleprompter allowed the CEO to deliver the company's message effectively.
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