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intercom

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Noun — A two-way communication system fitted through a building or vehicle, often used for buzzing people in or making announcements.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

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intercommunication system

How to use intercom

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

buzz someone in on the intercom speak over the intercom

Etymology

A shortened form of "intercommunicator."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “intercom” mean?

The word “intercom” means a two-way communication system fitted through a building or vehicle, often used for buzzing people in or making announcements. In plain terms, a speaker-and-microphone system for talking between rooms or to a building entrance.

How do you use “intercom” in a sentence?

Here is “intercom” used in a sentence: “She buzzed the visitor in after hearing his voice on the intercom.”

What part of speech is “intercom”?

Depending on how it is used, “intercom” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “intercom” have?

“Intercom” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a two-way communication system fitted through a building or vehicle, often used for buzzing people in or making announcements.

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