Phono
noun
A short word for phonograph, a device for playing music from the old times.
My grandpa still has a vintage phono in his living room.
Often appears as...
- vintage phono
- old phono
Usage tips
Informal
noun
In the field of electronics, it is used to refer to a type of audio signal.
The amplifier has a separate phono input for the turntable.
Often appears as...
- phono input
- phono preamp
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In the field of audio equipment, it is used to refer to a type of connector.
I need a phono to 3.5mm adapter to connect my phone to the stereo.
Often appears as...
- phono jack
- phono cable
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A short word for phonograph, a device for playing music from the old times.
My grandpa still has a vintage phono in his living room.
Often appears as...
- vintage phono
- old phono
Usage tips
Informal
noun
In the field of electronics, it is used to refer to a type of audio signal.
The amplifier has a separate phono input for the turntable.
Often appears as...
- phono input
- phono preamp
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In the field of audio equipment, it is used to refer to a type of connector.
I need a phono to 3.5mm adapter to connect my phone to the stereo.
Often appears as...
- phono jack
- phono cable
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Historic Device
Used when talking about music-playing technology from past eras, not modern devices.
She collects phonos from the early 20th century.
Pro Tip 2/3Nostalgic Tone
Evokes a sense of nostalgia; often mentioned in conversations about history or antiques.
Listening to the phono takes me back to my childhood.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Context
Mostly used in discussions related to collecting or using vintage audio equipment.
I found an amazing phono at the flea market!
Pro Tip 1/3Historic Device
Used when talking about music-playing technology from past eras, not modern devices.
She collects phonos from the early 20th century.
Pro Tip 2/3Nostalgic Tone
Evokes a sense of nostalgia; often mentioned in conversations about history or antiques.
Listening to the phono takes me back to my childhood.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Context
Mostly used in discussions related to collecting or using vintage audio equipment.
I found an amazing phono at the flea market!
Pro Tip 1/3Historic Device
Used when talking about music-playing technology from past eras, not modern devices.
She collects phonos from the early 20th century.
Pro Tip 2/3Nostalgic Tone
Evokes a sense of nostalgia; often mentioned in conversations about history or antiques.
Listening to the phono takes me back to my childhood.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Context
Mostly used in discussions related to collecting or using vintage audio equipment.
I found an amazing phono at the flea market!
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