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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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A robot pet that can walk into any room of your house, always regarding you with cute camera eyes and sensitive microphone ears, could easily threaten our privacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Happy to stay in the background, she rarely does interviews and when a microphone is before her, she gives little away.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

With Springsteen taking the microphone, the audience was treated to an unforgettable version of The Doors’ “Light My Fire,” followed by Steve Earle’s rip-roaring take on “Roadhouse Blues.”

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

So far, I’ve managed to do some prepublication interviews without too much trouble, and I’m planning to use a microphone anytime I speak to a crowd.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

She cleared her throat, the microphone screeched, and she shot a look to the sound booth.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry




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