loudspeaker
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.”
How to use loudspeaker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA speaker device used to broadcast sound loudly, such as at events or for announcements.
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.
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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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