Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

phonograph

noun
/ˈfoʊ.nəˌɡræf/
Definition
A device for playing recorded sound, typically using a rotating disc.
Examples
  • He played his favorite records on the old phonograph.
  • The museum displayed a vintage phonograph from the 1920s.
  • Listening to music on a phonograph gives it a unique warmth.
Meaning
The phonograph, also known as a record player, is an early technology used to reproduce sound recordings. It works by converting mechanical vibrations into electrical audio signals.
Synonyms
  • Record player
  • Turntable
  • Gramophone