loudspeaker
Americannoun
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loudspeakers
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any of various devices, usually electronic, by which speech, music, etc., can be intensified and made audible throughout a room, hall, or the like.
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Audio.
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a device for transforming electric signals into audible sound, most frequently used to reproduce speech and music.
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noun
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Imad al-Bahtimi plays Eid chants on a loudspeaker at his stall to help "attract children and spread joy among the people".
From Barron's ● Mar. 17, 2026
This technique records electrical activity between the inner ear and the brain using small electrodes placed on the animals while short bursts of sound are played through a small loudspeaker.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 12, 2026
Tests of the emergency alert and loudspeaker system at RAF Fairford, known as the Giant Voice, have been running since 10:30 GMT and are set to continue until 15:00.
From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026
“This story promises to have the happiest ending you will ever hear,” blares a propaganda loudspeaker, one of the novel’s narrators.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
An enormous voice over the loudspeaker said: “Attention, please! Will the owner of a Pontiac car, license number H-2439, please move your car away from the fireworks shed!”
From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White
Police in riot gear entered Jantar Mantar and announced over loudspeakers that protesters no longer had permission to remain.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
The newly designed white French loudspeakers suspended over the Bowl stage along with ground-level white cubes of super-effective subwoofers have clean, unobtrusive lines that well fit the shell.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
As the first notes played, the sellout crowd of 66,925 started singing, quickly drowning out the loudspeakers.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
Dion also recorded a French version of the video message announcing the tour, which was played over loudspeakers as the Tower was illuminated by purple lights.
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026
“Dr. Zinchenko put loudspeakers in this basement, too?”
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
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