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 cabin also comes equipped with an intercom, so the driver and passengers can communicate with the outside world without having to open the door or crack the windows. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026

Eventually, an announcement came over the hospital intercom warning everyone that there was a bear in the building. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

The HomeView can also share intercom-style broadcasts to any other room equipped with smart speakers, sparing you the need to yell up the stairs when dinner is ready. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026

Beyond the personalized attention, the new gadget also comes handy as an intercom, helping to communicate with people in the other rooms of the house, much like an Intercom channel. — Muskanbhatia, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 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