Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
speakerphone
noun
/ˈspiːkərfoʊn/
Definition
A device that allows a user to communicate verbally with others using a telephone while keeping their hands free and allowing more than one person to hear the conversation.
Examples
- We used a speakerphone during the conference call to include everyone in the discussion.
- His speakerphone allowed all the team members to contribute to the meeting easily.
- On long drives, it’s safer to use a speakerphone instead of holding a regular phone while talking.
Meaning
A speakerphone is typically used in meetings or conversations where multiple people need to participate without passing a handheld phone around.
Synonyms
- hands-free phone
- conference phone
- multi-line phone
