Now, this is an interesting question! ;) It seems to be a word that is more commonly used by non-native speakers because in Dutch and German the word beamer is used instead of projector. It probably has something to do with the beam that is projected. ;) However, after reading your remark, I did a little research and found a reference to this word here: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/beamer https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/beamer Does it become so common that it will be listed in dictionaries? Anyway, I'm from Belgium and I have often used 'beamer' in conversations. My British friends never gave me a funny look, though. But maybe that's just being kind. 😂

In Canada a "beamer" is a BMW car. "My brother bought a new car yesterday." "What kind?" "Beamer" "Cool" https://www.bmw.com/en/automotive-life/bimmer-beamer-nickname-origin.html

The only meaning that I am familiar with and use is from Cricket, meaning a delivery from the bowler that is high and fast, doesn't bounce and goes directly at the batsman's body. It is normally an accident, when the ball slips out of the bowler's hand as he is delivering it. The bowler normally apologises to the batsman, but it is still called a No Ball

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Hi Angie, thank you very much for your detailed answer :)