noun
- people who assist actors by providing forgotten lines during a performance
- people or things that encourage or remind someone to take action
Usage: theater
Examples
- The theater hired two prompters to help the nervous actors during opening night.
- Prompters sat hidden in the wings, ready to whisper forgotten lines.
- The alarm clocks served as daily prompters for her morning routine.
- Teachers often act as prompters, encouraging students to participate in class.
- Visual cues can be effective prompters for remembering important tasks.
- The app sends gentle prompters to remind users to drink water throughout the day.