Megaphone
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɛɡ.əˌfəʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Megaphone is a noun meaning A portable, usually hand-held, funnel-shaped device that is used to amplify a person’s natural voice toward a targeted direction.
Meaning
A portable, usually hand-held, funnel-shaped device that is used to amplify a person’s natural voice toward a targeted direction.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) Mouthpiece or promoter; one who speaks for or publicizes on behalf of another.
- (transitive, intransitive) To use a megaphone; to speak through a megaphone.
- (organic chemistry) A cytotoxic neolignan obtained from the laurel Aniba megaphylla.
Example Sentences
If Pack does become head of the BBG, critics fear that he will turn Voice of America and the other BBG networks into a megaphone for Trump.
Word Forms
- megaphones
- megaphoning
- megaphoned
Synonyms for megaphone
Depending on context, synonyms include bullhorn.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include microphone, pitchmeter, detectaphone, microtelephone, microphonics, phonometer.
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