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

Initially, crew members spoke over the intercom, saying there was an electrical blackout, that the situation was under control, and that guests should return to their rooms. — Katie Mather, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

On the wall next to it is a Graybar Inter-Phone intercom with eight buttons, a central speaker and corded earpiece. — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026

An announcement over the intercom of the middle school Anderson and her sister, Cassie, attended changed that. — Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026

The monthlies are $1,645, which will afford you … an intercom system. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 22 June 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