gramophone
0 antonyms and opposites of gramophone, grouped by meaning.
Noun — An old-fashioned device that plays music from vinyl records using a needle and horn or speaker.
How to use gramophone
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Coined as a trademark in 1887 by Emile Berliner from Ancient Greek gramma ("letter") and phone ("sound").
Full origin of gramophone →Frequently asked questions
What does “gramophone” mean?
The word “gramophone” means an old-fashioned device that plays music from vinyl records using a needle and horn or speaker. In plain terms, an early type of record player, now mostly seen as an antique or in historical settings.
How do you pronounce “gramophone”?
“Gramophone” is pronounced GRA-muh-fohn ([ˈɡɹæ.məˌfoʊn] in IPA).
How do you use “gramophone” in a sentence?
Here is “gramophone” used in a sentence: “The antique gramophone still played scratchy old records.”
What part of speech is “gramophone”?
“Gramophone” is a noun.
Where does the word “gramophone” come from?
The word “gramophone” dates back to around 1887 and comes from Ancient Greek. Coined as a trademark in 1887 by Emile Berliner from Ancient Greek gramma ("letter") and phone ("sound").