noun

megaphone

MEHG-uh-fohn

Megaphone (noun) means a cone-shaped hand-held device used to amplify and direct a person's voice. Example: “The coach shouted instructions through a megaphone from the sideline.”

noun

A cone-shaped hand-held device used to amplify and direct a person's voice.

"The coach shouted instructions through a megaphone from the sideline."

verb

To speak or announce something using a megaphone.

"The marshal megaphoned instructions to the crowd."

How to use megaphone

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA device (or the act of using one) that makes your voice louder and carries it further.

Easily confused with

bullhorn →

Common pairings

shout through a megaphone bullhorn megaphone

Word forms

megaphoned past tense, megaphones plural, megaphones singular

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Etymology

From "mega-" (great) plus "-phone" (sound), literally "great sound."

Rhymes for megaphone

one bone done gone none tone lone hone cone zone stone phone

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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.