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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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Hegseth spent most of his time at the microphone praising Trump and God.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

González put down the microphone and somebody turned down the lights.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 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

Then public comment began, and one of the most celebrated chefs in the world stepped to the microphone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

At the front of the crowd, a microphone was on a stand at the back of the building.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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