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interphone

American

[in-ter-fohn] / ˈɪn tərˌfoʊn /

noun

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

interphone British

/ ˈɪntəˌfəʊn /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of interphone

First recorded in 1940–45; formerly trademark

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interphone

Henderson, recalled in the report that they were near the English coast “when the order came over the interphone: prepare to bail out.”

From New York Times ● Mar. 20, 2023

And some crew members decided, when people got on onboard, to announce it over the interphone.

From Slate ● Apr. 22, 2022

Normally a pilot would show their ID to an interphone camera and whoever is inside releases the door.

From MSNBC ● Mar. 26, 2015

Eventually a flight attendant calls on the interphone to ask about their arrival time.

From Salon ● Dec. 11, 2009

He was by the interphone a few minutes ago.

From Spies Die Hard! by Marmor, Arnold

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