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

Harding was on speakerphone with her son as a sheriff's deputy spoke to them. —Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025

The earpiece reached a maximum volume of 79dB during a test call, and the speakerphone topped 90dB, which is more than loud enough to hear your caller in just about any environment. —Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025

James was in person; Dickerson participated from Los Angeles via speakerphone. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2025

Erik's attorney, Leslie Abramson, and their aunt, Marta Menendez, attended the ceremony, which was conducted via speakerphone. —Jessica Sager, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025

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