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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

Once a star-making medium for nobodies with a dream and a microphone, podcasts are now dominated by the already-famous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

"Help, help, help us now that you've come to visit us," shouts Akale Helen, immediately after the reporter puts a microphone in front of her.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

His voice, deep and upbeat, boomed through the church without a microphone.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas