loudspeaker

noun

loud·​speak·​er ˈlau̇d-ˌspē-kər 

: a device that changes electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance

Examples of loudspeaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Overt leaflet and loudspeaker campaigns, which the US military also used during the Gulf War and in Iraq and Afghanistan, were meant to weaken morale and instill fear (to dubious success). — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Some spoke into loudspeakers, others beat drums and one person played a trumpet. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Since taking office last year, his government has taken proactive steps to improve ties with North Korea, including turning off front line loudspeakers that blared K-pop music and world news. — Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

The company’s website still provides a few ideas of possible designs, including a Wi-Fi streamer that connects a smartphone to a traditional amplifier, a headphone amplifier, a loudspeaker, and a music center. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for loudspeaker

• beaker
• meeker
• seeker
• sneaker
• speaker
• weaker

Kids Definition

loudspeaker

noun

loud·​speak·​er -ˈspē-kər 

: a device that changes electrical signals into sound