launcher
UK: ˈlɔːntʃə | US: ˈlɔːntʃər
n. a device or system used to launch objects (e.g., rockets, missiles, or software applications).
n. a person or organization that initiates or introduces something new.
The word "launcher" combines the verb "launch," derived from Old French lanchier (to hurl or throw), with the agentive suffix "-er," indicating a person or device that performs the action. "Launch" itself traces back to Latin lanceare (to wield a lance), reflecting the historical connection to projectile motion. Over time, "launcher" evolved to describe both physical devices (e.g., rocket launchers) and abstract initiators (e.g., software launchers).
The space agency tested a new rocket launcher yesterday.
This app serves as a quick launcher for your favorite programs.
The military deployed mobile missile launchers during the exercise.
She is the launcher of several successful startup companies.
The game launcher automatically updates your installed titles.