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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

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

It records your snoring using the microphone and tracks it, so you can test remedies to see if they help.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

But when he was ushered into the fancy reception area to wait for his appointment, he was unaware that there was a hidden microphone and spy hole nearby so that Kappe could monitor him.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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