noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

amplifier

AM-pluh-feye-uh

Amplifier (noun) means a device that increases the strength of an electrical signal, especially to make sound louder. Example: “He cranked up the amplifier before the encore.”

noun

A device that increases the strength of an electrical signal, especially to make sound louder.

"He cranked up the amplifier before the encore."

"The radio station upgraded its amplifier for a stronger broadcast signal."

How to Use Amplifier

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAny device that makes an electrical or sound signal stronger or louder.

Common pairings

guitar amplifier power amplifier turn up the amplifier

Word Forms

amplifiers plural

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Etymology

From "amplify" plus the agent suffix "-er" — literally "the thing that amplifies".

Rhymes for amplifier

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “amplifier” mean?

The word “amplifier” means a device that increases the strength of an electrical signal, especially to make sound louder. In plain terms, any device that makes an electrical or sound signal stronger or louder.

How do you pronounce “amplifier”?

“Amplifier” is pronounced AM-pluh-feye-uh (/ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “amplifier” in a sentence?

Here is “amplifier” used in a sentence: “He cranked up the amplifier before the encore.”

What part of speech is “amplifier”?

“Amplifier” is a noun.

Is “amplifier” a common word?

“Amplifier” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.