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
Technical staff spoke frantically into their intercoms when two of the six big screens — including one that French President Emmanuel Macron and other world leaders were watching — briefly went black.
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Rick Noack, Washington Post, 26 July 2024
Over the intercom, the announcements were tailored to the century-old travelers.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 1 June 2024
Recently, it was uncovered that more than 60% of our high schools do not have functioning intercom systems, which was identified as a priority by school district officials after Parkland.
—Rebecca Thompson, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2024
Officers can use an intercom in the car to speak to an operator in real time or call a dedicated phone number, according to Phoenix police spokesperson Sgt.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 2 July 2024
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Rick Noack, Washington Post, 26 July 2024
Over the intercom, the announcements were tailored to the century-old travelers.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 1 June 2024
Recently, it was uncovered that more than 60% of our high schools do not have functioning intercom systems, which was identified as a priority by school district officials after Parkland.
—Rebecca Thompson, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2024
Officers can use an intercom in the car to speak to an operator in real time or call a dedicated phone number, according to Phoenix police spokesperson Sgt.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 2 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for intercom
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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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