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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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Next came leg-movement detectors, breathing bands, a microphone, a nasal airflow monitor and a finger pulse oximeter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Partway through his spiel, Burns activated the speaker on his iPhone and held it to the microphone so the president could address the crowd.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 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

Hubert grabbed the microphone before either of his two teammates could answer, even though one had her mouth open and was ready to speak.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein




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