outside voice

American  

[out-sahyd vois] / ˈaʊtˌsaɪd ˌvɔɪs /

noun

1. a strong, elevated voice, considered appropriate when speaking outdoors in order to be heard above a crowd or other background sounds or noises (inside voice ).

   She had to use her outside voice to be heard over the applauding concertgoers.

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Etymology

Origin of outside voice

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

In order to put a hold on this deal as soon as possible, you need an outside voice to provide perspective — a family therapist, an adviser or a mediator.

From MarketWatch

“That’s when a professional, outside voice coming in can help. Family relationships are not always easy.”

From MarketWatch

His own producers agreed to fund a movie that feels very much his own, which is wonderful even given a few fumbles that could have used an outside voice piping up.

From Los Angeles Times

Blake did say he was seeking an assistant to add to Hiller’s staff for another outside voice.

From Los Angeles Times

Ours might be the project manager who schedules mandatory one-hour meetings when he knows an email would do just fine or the neighbor in the next cubicle who conducts all her personal conversations with her outside voice.

From Washington Post