megaphone

C2 Topic:Tools, Machines & Construction

US /ˈmɛɡəˌfoʊn/ UK /ˈmɛɡ.əˌfəʊn/ See IPA manual

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Meanings

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noun
a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice

She used a megaphone to address the crowd.

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Word family

Forms megaphones

Derived forms megaphonicmegaphonistpissaphone

Etymology

Named for the root Aniba megaphylla + -one.

Topics

Tools, Machines & Construction

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