PA system

or P.A. system, p.a. system

noun

1. public-address system.

PA system

noun

1. See public-address system

Word History and Origins

Origin of PA system¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

No one was prepared to hear what the ships captain told them over the PA system.

From The Daily Beast

Finally, Ditka got on the PA system: All right, Ladies, listen up!

From The Daily Beast

Ma'am, in the leopard dress," he announces over a stolen police car PA system, "you have an incredible rack.

From The Daily Beast

I heard a click as the PA system of car-speakers and car-batteries in the tennis courts powered up.

From Project Gutenberg

Did you get this order over the PA system before the second and third shots?

From Project Gutenberg

A voice suddenly rasped over the PA system loud-speaker above the door.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• bullhorn
• megaphone
• public address system