megaphone
1 synonym for megaphone, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A cone-shaped hand-held device used to amplify and direct a person's voice.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use megaphone
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
shout through a megaphone
bullhorn megaphone
Etymology
From "mega-" (great) plus "-phone" (sound), literally "great sound."
Full origin of megaphone →Frequently asked questions
What does “megaphone” mean?
The word “megaphone” means a cone-shaped hand-held device used to amplify and direct a person's voice. In plain terms, a device (or the act of using one) that makes your voice louder and carries it further.
How do you pronounce “megaphone”?
“Megaphone” is pronounced MEHG-uh-fohn (/ˈmɛɡəˌfoʊn/ in IPA).
How do you use “megaphone” in a sentence?
Here is “megaphone” used in a sentence: “The coach shouted instructions through a megaphone from the sideline.”
What part of speech is “megaphone”?
Depending on how it is used, “megaphone” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “megaphone” have?
“Megaphone” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a cone-shaped hand-held device used to amplify and direct a person's voice.
