interphone

[ in-ter-fohn ]

noun

1. an intercommunication system using telephones to connect offices, stations, etc., as in a building or ship; intercom.
2. a telephone used in such a system.

interphone

/ ˈɪntəˌfəʊn /

noun

1. a telephone system for linking different rooms within a building, ship, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of interphone¹

First recorded in 1940–45; formerly trademark

Example Sentences

That was the Interphone study, which happened to have been organized by the IARC.

From The Daily Beast

Each of these was in continuous interphone communication with his subordinates in other posts throughout the ship.

From Project Gutenberg

They were discussing their next move when Prochaska came in on the interphone: "Alpine wants the dope on Baker."

From Project Gutenberg

He snapped his face plate shut, clicked on the interphone and turned the oxygen valve.

From Project Gutenberg

The Red Dog interphone system might or might not be on the same band they used.

From Project Gutenberg

He checked his interphone to make sure it was working and called again.

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