megaphone

American  

[meg-uh-fohn] / ˈmɛg əˌfoʊn /

noun

1. a cone-shaped device for magnifying or directing the voice, chiefly used in addressing a large audience out of doors or in calling to someone at a distance.

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verb (used with or without object)

megaphoned, megaphoning

1. to transmit or speak through or as if through a megaphone.

megaphone British  

/ ˌmɛɡəˈfɒnɪk, ˈmɛɡəˌfəʊn /

noun

1. a funnel-shaped instrument used to amplify the voice See also loud-hailer

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Other Word Forms

• megaphonic adjective
• megaphonically adverb

Etymology

Origin of megaphone

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; mega- + -phone

Compare meaning

How does megaphone compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• bullhorn vs. megaphone

Example Sentences

At the same time, Manzur has acknowledged that without the megaphone that millions of dollars in campaign funds provide, it’s harder to get her message to the voters who will decide the primary.

From Salon

On stage, the Harlem rapper descended on a floating helicopter of his own, megaphone in hand and pink curlers in his hair.

From Los Angeles Times

The difference between Carlson and the hedge funds, ETF traders and shoppers snapping up gold now is that he has a huge megaphone to highlight the themes fueling its rise.

From The Wall Street Journal

Social media gives individuals a megaphone in disputes with companies that treat them poorly, while executives use it for consumer insights, customer service and marketing.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Are you in distress?” he hollered threw a megaphone.

From Literature

Related Words

• bullhorn
• public address system