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loudspeaker

lowd-SPEE-kuh

Loudspeaker (noun) means a device that converts an electrical signal into sound, used to amplify audio so it can be heard over a wide area. Example: “The station announcer's voice crackled over the loudspeaker.”

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A device that converts an electrical signal into sound, used to amplify audio so it can be heard over a wide area.
"The station announcer's voice crackled over the loudspeaker."
"Music blasted from loudspeakers set up around the festival grounds."

How to use loudspeaker

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA speaker device used to broadcast sound loudly, such as at events or for announcements.

Common pairings
over the loudspeaker loudspeaker system public address loudspeaker

Word forms

loudspeakers plural

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Etymology

A compound of loud and speaker, referring to a speaker built specifically to produce sound at high volume.

speaker speaker unit speaker system loudspeaker system

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Frequently asked questions

What does “loudspeaker” mean?

The word “loudspeaker” means a device that converts an electrical signal into sound, used to amplify audio so it can be heard over a wide area. In plain terms, a speaker device used to broadcast sound loudly, such as at events or for announcements.

How do you pronounce “loudspeaker”?

“Loudspeaker” is pronounced lowd-SPEE-kuh (/ˈlaʊdspiːkɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “loudspeaker” in a sentence?

Here is “loudspeaker” used in a sentence: “The station announcer's voice crackled over the loudspeaker.”

What part of speech is “loudspeaker”?

“Loudspeaker” is a noun.

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