noun
intercom
Intercom (noun) means a two-way communication system fitted through a building or vehicle, often used for buzzing people in or making announcements. Example: “She buzzed the visitor in after hearing his voice on the intercom.”
noun
1
A two-way communication system fitted through a building or vehicle, often used for buzzing people in or making announcements.
"She buzzed the visitor in after hearing his voice on the intercom."
"The pilot made an announcement over the plane's intercom."
verb
1
To speak to someone using an intercom system.
"He intercommed down to the front desk to check on the delivery."
How to use intercom
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA speaker-and-microphone system for talking between rooms or to a building entrance.
Common pairings
buzz someone in on the intercom
speak over the intercom
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Word forms
- Plural
- intercoms
- Third person singular
- intercoms
- Past tense
- intercommed, intercomed
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Etymology
A shortened form of "intercommunicator."
Synonyms
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intercommunication system
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.
