speaker (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈspiːkər/

Definition

A device that produces sound, like music or speech.

Examples

• The music was too loud from the speaker.

• Please turn down the volume on the speaker.

• A person's voice came from the speaker.

How to Use speaker

speaker of the house (collocation)

The elected leader of a legislative assembly. — "The Speaker of the House called for order."

Synonyms of speaker

Words with a similar meaning to speaker:

• loudspeaker
• sound system
• monitor
• tweeter

Antonyms of speaker

Words with the opposite meaning to speaker:

• microphone
• receiver

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