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microphone

[mahy-kruh-fohn] / ˈmaɪ krəˌfoʊn /
NOUN
instrument that transforms sound waves into electric currents
Synonyms
STRONGEST
mic mike
STRONG
WEAK


Example Sentences

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So far, I’ve managed to do some prepublication interviews without too much trouble, and I’m planning to use a microphone anytime I speak to a crowd.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

“I think I heard someone yodel,” Carpenter said into the microphone.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

In a world where digital optimization can make just about anyone sound passable on the microphone, a pop singer with personality whose voice actually communicates stands out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

"What happened that day in Belfast was so important to me because every single time afterwards when I won a competition I went to the microphone," he recalled.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

I grabbed the microphone with both hands and glanced at the crowd.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez




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