loudspeaker

/ˈlaʊdˌspikər/
/ˈlaʊdspikə/
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Other forms: loudspeakers

Definitions of loudspeaker
  1. noun
    electro-acoustic transducer that converts electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance
    synonyms: loudspeaker system, speaker, speaker system, speaker unit
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    bullhorn, loud hailer, loud-hailer
    a portable loudspeaker with built-in microphone and amplifier
    intercom speaker, squawk box, squawker
    the loudspeaker on an intercom or public address system
    subwoofer
    a loudspeaker that is designed to reproduce very low bass frequencies
    tannoy
    a loudspeaker
    tweeter
    a loudspeaker that reproduces higher audio frequency sounds
    woofer
    a loudspeaker that reproduces lower audio frequency sounds
    type of:
    electro-acoustic transducer
    a transducer that converts electrical to acoustic energy or vice versa
Pronunciation
US
/ˈlaʊdˌspikər/
UK
/ˈlaʊdspikə/
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