loudspeaker

[ loud-spee-ker ]

noun

1. any of various devices, usually electronic, by which speech, music, etc., can be intensified and made audible throughout a room, hall, or the like.
2. Audio.
   1. a device for transforming electric signals into audible sound, most frequently used to reproduce speech and music.
   2. speaker ( def 4 ).

loudspeaker

/ ˌlaʊdˈspiːkə /

noun

1. a device for converting audio-frequency signals into the equivalent sound waves by means of a vibrating conical diaphragm Sometimes shortened tospeaker Also calledreproducer

Word History and Origins

Origin of loudspeaker¹

First recorded in 1880–85; loud + speaker

Example Sentences

There are typically no group classes offered and no music over the loudspeakers.

From Los Angeles Times

Police used loudspeakers to tell them to leave and bike rental firms warned they would remotely lock bikes taken out of Zhengzhou.

From BBC

A voice comes over the loudspeaker, announcing that the four theater doors are open for seating.

From Los Angeles Times

A publicity blitz about the programme saw loudspeaker vans and an illuminated tram car tour the city, aeroplane banner advertising and two specially-commissioned campaign songs broadcast at football matches.

From BBC

Minutes later, Totorica was paging for an emergency team over the loudspeakers.

From Salon

Related Words

• bullhorn
• megaphone
• public address system