tannoy
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Noun — A public address system used to make announcements over loudspeakers.
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Etymology
Originally a trademark belonging to Tannoy Ltd, a British maker of public address equipment; the brand name itself blended "tantalum" and "alloy", referring to a component used in their early amplifiers.
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What does “tannoy” mean?
The word “tannoy” means a public address system used to make announcements over loudspeakers. In plain terms, a loudspeaker announcement system, commonly used in stations, airports, and schools.
How do you pronounce “tannoy”?
“Tannoy” is pronounced TA-noy (/ˈtænɔɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “tannoy” in a sentence?
Here is “tannoy” used in a sentence: “A voice crackled over the tannoy announcing the train had been delayed.”
What part of speech is “tannoy”?
“Tannoy” is a noun.