plural amplifiers
: a device that increases the strength of electric signals so that sounds played through an electronic system are louder
He plugged his electric guitar into an amplifier.
called also (informal) amp
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“Amplifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/amplifier. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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