VOX

American

[voks] / vɒks /

noun

a device in certain types of telecommunications equipment, as telephone answering machines, that converts an incoming voice or sound signal into an electrical signal that turns on a transmitter or recorder that continues to operate as long as the incoming signal is maintained.

vox British

/ vɒks /

noun

a voice or sound

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Etymology

Origin of VOX

Acronym from voice-operated keying, altered to conform to Latin vōx voice

Example Sentences

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Anchoring the rhythm section with him was bassist Bill Wyman, who was recruited more for his spare VOX AC30 amp that the guitarists could plug into than for his musical skills.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Fernandez Mañueco's words about respecting Castile and Leon's autonomous status apparently sought to fend off any attempt by VOX to dilute that.

From Reuters • Mar. 10, 2022

The company operates VOX Cinemas and 29 malls in the Middle East.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2022

Les Paul with a VOX AC 15 or deluxe reverb.

From Washington Times • Feb. 13, 2017

VOX HUMANA—A baritone solo, not a fan or tremolo.

From Angel Agnes The Heroine of the Yellow Fever Plague in Shreveport by Alexander, Charles Wesley

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