gramophone

noun

gram·​o·​phone ˈgra-mə-ˌfōn 

: phonograph

Examples of gramophone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bruce Springsteen at the Grammys Springsteen won his first Grammy in 1985 and since then has won a total of 20 golden gramophones. — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026

The bride followed a tradition of wearing red for her Indian ceremony the next day, choosing a red Sabyasachi sari with vintage motifs of rickshaws and gramophones. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026

Don’t skip the Gramophone Soiree, an atmospheric post-dinner gathering, where tasty cocktails and mocktails are served nightly alongside Meiji-era music from a vintage gramophone. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

There is a music room with an upright piano, wind-up gramophone and the collected lyrics of Bob Dylan—a perfect touch for the pop star. — Ruchira Sharma, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

from Gramophone, a trademark

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gramophone

• acetone
• anglophone
• baritone
• bourguignon
• buspirone
• chaperon
• chaperone
• cobblestone
• collarbone
• cornerstone
• cortisone
• dictaphone