microphone

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

In a world where digital optimization can make just about anyone sound passable on the microphone, a pop singer with personality whose voice actually communicates stands out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Golden songwriter Mark Sonnenblick, who didn't get to speak at all during the ceremony, happily took the microphone and thanked his husband and everybody who worked on the movie, especially the animators.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The winners in the live-action short film category had the microphone turned back on after initially being played off the stage.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026

Eventually, a tall woman with glasses stepped up to the microphone.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller