speakerphone

noun

speak·​er·​phone ˈspē-kər-ˌfōn 

: a combination microphone and loudspeaker device for two-way communication by telephone

Examples of speakerphone in a Sentence

We used the speakerphone for the call so that everyone could hear what was said.

He put her on speakerphone so that everyone could hear what she said.

Recent Examples on the Web

With angled drivers, a full bass response, and a more-than-capable speakerphone, the Beats Pill is feature-rich and ready to bring the playlist to the party (or smooth jazz to the reading room). — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

That year, founder Harry Snyder developed the two-way speakerphone system used in modern drive-throughs. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

In a video, Bullock could be seen chatting with Laila on speakerphone in a car. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Sep. 2026

Law says taking calls on speakerphone, video chatting in public areas, or watching videos without headphones can interrupt experiences everyone has gathered to enjoy, whether that’s scenic cruising, a wildlife sighting, or an evening performance. — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for speakerphone

• acetone
• anglophone
• baritone
• bourguignon
• buspirone
• chaperon
• chaperone
• cobblestone
• collarbone
• cornerstone
• cortisone
• dictaphone