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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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“I think I heard someone yodel,” Carpenter said into the microphone.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

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

From Slate • Apr. 6, 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

Immediately, the stage lights went off, a floodlight illuminated the audience and all audio was cut, except for Noel Gallagher's microphone, allowing him to calmly explain the situation before the band left the stage.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

It wasn’t until I got close to the microphone that I realized I was humming “Row, Row, Row Your Boat.”

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry




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