Megaphone

usgb/ˈmeɡəfəʊn/
noun

A device to make your voice louder, used for speaking to a lot of people.

The tour guide used a megaphone to speak to the large group of tourists.
Visual representation of "megaphone" - A device to make your voice louder, used for speaking to a lot of people

Often appears as...

  • use a megaphone
  • speak into a megaphone
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Public Gatherings

Megaphones are often used outdoors to address crowds during events, protests, or emergencies.

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The event organizer announced the competition winners through a megaphone.
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Volume Control

While a megaphone amplifies sound, it doesn't allow for subtle volume adjustments.

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She raised her voice before using the megaphone, making it too loud.
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Voice Clarity

While megaphones make voices louder, they may also make the speech less clear.

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Please speak slowly into the megaphone so everyone can understand you.
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