intercom

noun

in·​ter·​com ˈin-tər-ˌkäm 

: a two-way communication system with a microphone and loudspeaker at each station for localized use

Examples of intercom in a Sentence

I heard my name called on the intercom.

His secretary's voice came over the intercom, telling him that he had a visitor.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Sonorus integrated mesh intercom is designed to improve rider-to-rider communication. —Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 June 2026

Minutes later, the intercom buzzed, and my father’s voice filled the room, asking me to come down to the street. —Andrea Bajani, New Yorker, 7 June 2026

Over the intercom, Anderson shared their story, ending the announcement with a message for his longtime friend. —Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 1 June 2026

Michael Weiss, a resident of the building, noticed his intercom was broken when his takeout never arrived one night last winter. —New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

short for intercommunication system

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for intercom

• diatom
• aplomb
• balaam
• begam
• cocom
• embalm
• islam
• pogrom
• salaam
• sitcom
• balm
• bom

Kids Definition

intercom

noun

in·​ter·​com ˈint-ər-ˌkäm 

: a two-way communication system with microphone and loudspeaker at each end