Tannoy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtænɔɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tannoy is a noun meaning (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, colloquial) A public address system.
Meaning
(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, colloquial) A public address system.
More Meanings
- (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, ambitransitive) To transmit, or communicate with, by means of a public address system.
Example Sentences
Although the supermarket tannoy was bravely broadcasting Rigoletto, its meat counter was thick with wurst and its wine shelves loaded with Liebfraumilch.
Terry Putnam, from Weymouth, adds: "Riding home from Bristol a few days ago, as we approached Weymouth the guard announced over the tannoy 'The next station is Weymouth - please remember to take all your luggage and children with you...'"
Word Forms
- tannoys
- tannoying
- tannoyed
Related Words
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