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
“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
Just across the street, Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire” played over a loudspeaker as protesters gathered in front of the burned husk of the historic 1924 Business Block Building.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2026
I heard an announcement over the loudspeaker, but I did not pay attention.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
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
Ecuador - beaten 2-0 by Mexico in the World Cup last 32 - lodged a noise complaint with Fifa after fans with loudspeakers, motorbikes and horns disrupted their sleep last week.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Nearby to the training booths, other stations offered tea, psychological counselling services and medical support, while loudspeakers broadcast speeches, chants, and eulogies for slain military commanders.
From Barron's ● May 19, 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
“Pride of the Yankees”? The speech that echoes over the loudspeakers?
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
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