megaphone — A cone-shaped device that amplifies the voice
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A cone-shaped device that amplifies the voice
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmeɡəfoʊn/
Korean meaning: 목소리를 증폭시키는 원뿔 모양의 장치, 확성기
Korean pronunciation: **메**거폰
Example Sentences
- The lifeguard shouted safety warnings through his megaphone.
- My neighbor's morning exercise routine includes megaphone motivational speeches to himself.
- The protesters marched with banners and megaphones.
megaphone
NOUN//ˈmeɡəfoʊn//
A cone-shaped device that amplifies the voice
A cone-shaped device that amplifies the voice
From megaphone to saxophone, with microphone in between!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어 'mega(큰)'와 'phone(소리)'가 결합되어 '큰 소리를 내는 장치'라는 의미로 만들어진 단어입니다. 19세기에 전기 증폭 기술과 함께 발달했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The lifeguard shouted safety warnings through his megaphone.”
“My neighbor's morning exercise routine includes megaphone motivational speeches to himself.”
“The protesters marched with banners and megaphones.”
“She used a megaphone to order pizza from her apartment balcony to the street vendor below.”
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