SportsJuly 30, 2026

teleprompter

TEL-uh-prom-ter

Definition

A device used in television that displays a script for a presenter to read while maintaining eye contact with the camera.

Etymology

The word is a portmanteau or trade name derived from 'tele' (meaning distant or far) and 'prompter' (a person or device that assists an actor with lines). It originated in the mid-20th century as a proprietary brand name that eventually entered common usage.

In the news

In the article, interns participated in a teleprompter challenge as part of a multi-day skills competition. This highlights the essential role that reading prepared text fluently plays in professional broadcasting.

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