speakerphone

/ˈspiːkəˌfəʊn/ /ˈspikɚˌfoʊn/

Meanings

noun

A telephone with a microphone and loudspeaker separate from those in the handset.

Examples :

"We used the speakerphone so the whole family could hear Grandma's birthday wishes. "

noun

A loudspeaker on a telephone that broadcasts the sound, to use handsfree.

Examples :

"During the conference call, I used the speakerphone so everyone in the room could hear the client. "

electronics communication technology device

Related Words

separate noun

/ˈsɛpəɹət/ /ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/

(usually in the plural) Anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing.

"The store had many different dress separates for sale. "

telephone noun

/ˈtɛləfəʊn/ /ˈtɛləfoʊn/

A telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another person (now often shortened to phone).

"My grandmother uses the telephone to talk to her friends every week. "

grandma noun

/ˈɡɹænmɑː/

Grandmother

"My grandma always makes the best cookies. "

family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

loudspeaker noun

/laʊdˈspiːkə/ /ˈlaʊdspiːkɚ/

An electromechanical transducer that converts an electrical signal into audible sound.

"The teacher used the loudspeaker to announce the school's upcoming field trip. "

everyone pronoun

/ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/

Every person.

"Everyone in the class needs to bring their textbook to the first lecture. "

birthday noun

/ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/

The anniversary of the day on which someone is born.

"My sister's birthday is next week, and we're planning a party. "

microphone noun

/ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfəʊn/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfoʊn/

A device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current; normally fed into an amplifier and either recorded or broadcast.

"The teacher used the microphone to project her voice clearly to all the students in the large classroom. "

broadcasts noun

/ˈbrɔdkæsts/ /ˈbrɔdkɑːsts/

A transmission of a radio or television programme intended to be received by anyone with a receiver.

"The school's announcements are broadcast every morning over the intercom. "

handset noun

/ˈhændˌsɛt/ /ˈhænˌsɛt/

The part of a landline telephone containing both receiver and transmitter (and sometimes dial), held in the hand.

"She picked up the handset to answer the ringing landline phone. "

conference noun

/ˈkɒn.fə.ɹəns/ /ˈkɑn.fə.ɹəns/

The act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views.

"The family held a conference to discuss their summer vacation plans. "

handsfree noun

/ˈhændzfriː/ /ˈhænzfriː/

A handsfree phone.

""I use a handsfree in my car so I can talk on the phone safely while driving." "