Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

megaphone

Noun
/ˈmɛɡəˌfoʊn/
Definition
A megaphone is a large, funnel-shaped device used to amplify a person’s voice, often used outdoors or in large spaces to ensure that sound carries over distances.
Examples
  • A teacher used a megaphone to get the attention of her students on the playground.
  • During the rally, the speaker addressed the crowd with a megaphone to ensure everyone could hear.
  • The coach shouted instructions through a megaphone to direct the players on the field.
Meaning
It serves to project sound so that it can be heard more clearly and over longer distances than the natural voice alone would allow.
Synonyms
  • loudspeaker
  • horn
  • amplifier