loudspeaker

English

/laʊdˈspiːkə/, /ˈlaʊdspiːkɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • An electromechanical transducer that converts an electrical signal into audible sound.
  • An encasing containing one or more loudspeaker devices and usually other electrical equipment such as a driver.

Etymology

Affix from English loud + English speaker.

Origin

English

speaker

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