microphone
Translation
microphone, mic
Examples
Please speak clearly into the microphone.
Please speak clearly into the microphone.
The singer used a wireless microphone.
The singer used a wireless microphone.
Grammar Patterns
a/an microphone a device for making sound louder Please speak clearly into the microphone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mic
Etymology
From the prefix 'micro-' meaning 'small' and 'phone' meaning 'sound'.
Memory Tips
It makes a 'micro' (small) voice into a loud 'phone' (sound).