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
There’s an intercom system, a self-sealing fuel tank, an automatic fire extinguisher, a fresh-air supply system, unique suspension tuning, and special Michelin PAX runflat tires.
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Daniel Golson / Jalopnik, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
Records show Forti and Dale's attempts to locate each other using the airport intercom.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2024
He is often heard on the intercom in the morning getting students and staff hyped up for evening events.
—Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Mar. 2024
Other features include an in-home fitness center, home theater, wine cellar, multiple fireplaces and an intercom system.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
An employee that answered the intercom at the studio’s space at Hamilton Landing declined to comment on the company’s plans.
—Richard Halstead, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2024
The independent investigation said the sheriff’s response to the medical emergency violated policy and noted that an intercom system was not functional.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2024
Watchdog Oversight board chief stretches boundaries, and authority, in monitoring sheriff’s and probation departments
Oct. 29, 2023
One of the recommendations issued by the review panel calls for the Sheriff’s Department to mandate the supervision of intercoms and doors during medical emergencies.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2024
The school added new emergency locks and intercoms that connect classrooms directly to emergency services.
—The Arizona Republic, 9 Jan. 2024
Daniel Golson / Jalopnik, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
Records show Forti and Dale's attempts to locate each other using the airport intercom.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2024
He is often heard on the intercom in the morning getting students and staff hyped up for evening events.
—Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Mar. 2024
Other features include an in-home fitness center, home theater, wine cellar, multiple fireplaces and an intercom system.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
An employee that answered the intercom at the studio’s space at Hamilton Landing declined to comment on the company’s plans.
—Richard Halstead, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2024
The independent investigation said the sheriff’s response to the medical emergency violated policy and noted that an intercom system was not functional.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2024
Watchdog Oversight board chief stretches boundaries, and authority, in monitoring sheriff’s and probation departments
Oct. 29, 2023
One of the recommendations issued by the review panel calls for the Sheriff’s Department to mandate the supervision of intercoms and doors during medical emergencies.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2024
The school added new emergency locks and intercoms that connect classrooms directly to emergency services.
—The Arizona Republic, 9 Jan. 2024
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“Intercom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intercom. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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intercom
noun
in·ter·com
ˈint-ər-ˌkäm
: a two-way communication system with microphone and loudspeaker at each end
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