loudspeaker

noun

loud·​speak·​er ˈlau̇d-ˌspē-kər 

: a device that changes electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance

Examples of loudspeaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Far away on the Brooklyn Bridge, people gathered just to hear the loudspeakers. — Anthony Izaguirre, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026

Today, Kola is one of the people who organizes the crowds by speaking to them on a loudspeaker. — Zana Cimili, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

Today, Kola is one of the people who organizes the crowds by speaking to them on a loudspeaker. — ABC News, 28 June 2026

Guests sipped cocktails as music by Travis Tritt and Jake Owen played over the loudspeakers. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for loudspeaker

• beaker
• meeker
• seeker
• sneaker
• speaker
• weaker

Kids Definition

loudspeaker

noun

loud·​speak·​er -ˈspē-kər 

: a device that changes electrical signals into sound