1. Someone who assists a performer by providing the next words of a forgotten speech
   "The theatre prompter whispered the line to the actor who had momentarily blanked";
   - theater prompter [US], theatre prompter
    
2. A device that displays words for people to read, especially on television
   "The news anchor relied on the prompter for her live broadcast";
   - autocue [Brit]

1. According to schedule or without delay; on time
   "the train is prompt"
    
2. Performed with little or no delay
   "a prompt reply";
   - immediate, quick, straightaway
    
3. Ready and willing or quick to act
   "she is always prompt to help her friends"

Derived forms: prompters

See also: fast, on the dot, on time, punctual, ready

Type of: aid, assistant, device, help, helper, supporter

Encyclopedia: Prompter