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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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He helped to launch Capital Radio in 1973, working as a producer before moving in front of the microphone.

From BBC

Led by the drummer and fan armed with a microphone, the travelling supporters and players celebrated their famous triumph together at the end.

From BBC

“It all started with the idea of just sticking DeLa and I on stage with two microphones and the topic of Christmas and letting us go wild,” Jinkx laughs.

From Los Angeles Times

When veteran Variety reporter Marc Malkin asked him to talk about his outfit, the singer bounded down the stairs, leaned into Malkin’s microphone and said, “MEOW!”

From Washington Post

On April 24, Zephyr raised a microphone in defiance on the House floor as protesters in the gallery demanded she be allowed to speak and refused orders to leave.

From Washington Times