Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prompter
noun
/ˈprɒmp.tər/
Definition
A person or device that provides cues or reminders to assist someone in recalling information.
Examples
- The prompter quietly supplied the actor with his lines during the rehearsal.
- During the debate, the moderator acted as a prompter to keep the discussion flowing.
- She was nervous about forgetting her speech, so she brought a prompter to the presentation.
Meaning
In the context of performances or speeches, a prompter’s role is to help the speaker or actor remember their lines or the next part of their presentation.
Synonyms
- cue giver
- recaller
- reminder
