Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

microphone

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


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A man at the press conference took the microphone and told Dalic there should be statues built of him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

Look again at that Knicks video, and you’ll see the Kalshi logo on the fan’s microphone and the dancing robot’s jersey.

From Slate • Jun. 27, 2026

In Seattle's Ballard district, a drag queen was wielding a microphone and putting on a show ahead of the World Cup meeting of Iran and Egypt.

From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026

Watching the musician perform an early showcase, Davis noted that he rarely stepped away from the microphone, and offered a suggestion.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

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

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez




Vocabulary lists containing microphone


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "microphone" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com