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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


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At a wedding reception, Rick reluctantly agrees to share a microphone onstage after the newlyweds beg him to let a friend join his band for a number or two.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

"He WAS internationally known and he DID rock the microphone," comedian Dane Cook wrote on X.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The Google’s so-called "audio glasses" will be equipped with a microphone, camera and small speaker, and will allow users to make calls, listen to music, take photos and chat with the Gemini AI assistant.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

“Long Beach Pride in the house,” Richardson boomed into a microphone.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

“Do you think you can fly a microphone up to Mom? Won’t the whole auditorium see that? You need to tell us your plan so we can double-check everything, make sure it’s foolproof.”

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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