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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of interphone1

First recorded in 1940–45; formerly trademark
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Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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

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