intercom

noun

in·​ter·​com ˈin-tər-ˌkäm How to pronounce intercom (audio)
: 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.
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Higher trims offer upgrades like a cabin intercom system and second-row VIP Lounge seats (though they can’t be removed for additional cargo room). Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 The [Request made through a downstairs intercom] is LET ME UP. Deb Amlen, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025 Soon, the two women were interrupted by the intercom announcing Futtner's stop. Autumn Barnes, NPR, 7 July 2025 Every morning, the intercoms throughout her Lebanon, Tennessee, home would blast 101.1 The Beat, as her three younger siblings’ footsteps ignited all around the house. Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for intercom

Word History

Etymology

short for intercommunication system

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of intercom was in 1940

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“Intercom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intercom. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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intercom

noun
in·​ter·​com ˈint-ər-ˌkäm How to pronounce intercom (audio)
: a two-way communication system with microphone and loudspeaker at each end

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