Megaphone Definition

mĕgə-fōn
megaphoned, megaphones, megaphoning
noun
A large, funnel-shaped device for increasing the volume of the voice and directing it.
Webster's New World
A bullhorn.
American Heritage

(organic chemistry) A cytotoxic neolignan obtained from the laurel Aniba megaphylla.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
verb
To transmit (a message) or speak through a megaphone.
American Heritage
To magnify or direct (the voice) with or as with a megaphone.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Megaphone

Noun

Singular:
megaphone
Plural:
megaphones

Origin of Megaphone

  • Named for the root Aniba megaphylla + -one (“ketone”).

    From Wiktionary

  • From mega- +‎ phone.

    From Wiktionary

Megaphone Sentence Examples

  • But even if he had a megaphone they would not hear him.

  • The best way to use a hello cheer for introducing players is to have one cheerleader use a megaphone or loudspeaker to announce the players names and stats.

  • When you're thinking about how to use your clipart, think about why you use a megaphone.

  • Aimed at coaches talking to small boats who don't want to use a megaphone.

  • Local pop culture can by usefully hyped through the Westminster publicity megaphone.

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