PA system
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of PA system
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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The officer had some thoughts on that: “I promise I’m a better rider than you,” the officer said over the PA system.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
“No whining today,” Crist said through a PA system.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2025
The Europa League anthem was played over the PA system as the players lined up at Villa Park on Tuesday, before it was switched for the Champions League anthem.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2025
Within the first 30 minutes of walking into my first dog show, I heard someone over the PA system say, "Will all the German Shepherd bitches report to Gate 4," or whatever.
From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2024
There was a pause of a few seconds and then we heard, echoing through the cavern of B-block, the voice of Chilmark bellowing over the PA system.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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