speaker
A speaker is an electronic device that converts electrical signals into audible sound. It is used to listen to music, voices, or other sounds from computers, phones, or home entertainment systems.
Examples
3 of 5I bought a small speaker for my bedroom.
I bought a small speaker for my bedroom.
The conference room is equipped with high-quality speakers for the event.
The conference room is equipped with high-quality speakers for the event.
Hey, check out this loud speaker I got!
Hey, check out this loud speaker I got!
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Memory Tip
Think of a 'Speaker' as a machine that 'Speaks' the music to the whole room.
Quick Quiz
I can't hear the video. Can you connect your Bluetooth ______?
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Examples
I bought a small speaker for my bedroom.
everydayI bought a small speaker for my bedroom.
The conference room is equipped with high-quality speakers for the event.
formalThe conference room is equipped with high-quality speakers for the event.
Hey, check out this loud speaker I got!
informalHey, check out this loud speaker I got!
The technical report measured the frequency response of the external speaker.
academicThe technical report measured the frequency response of the external speaker.
We need to upgrade the office speaker system for video calls.
businessWe need to upgrade the office speaker system for video calls.
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Common Collocations
Common Phrases
on speaker
using the loud mode on a phone
speaker phone
a phone setting that uses a speaker
smart speaker
a speaker controlled by voice commands
Often Confused With
A speaker plays sound out, whereas a microphone records sound in.
In a non-tech context, a speaker is a person giving a talk or presentation.
Usage Notes
In a technology context, 'speaker' almost always refers to the physical device. You can refer to them as 'internal' (inside a device) or 'external' (separate).
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use the verb 'speak' when they mean the physical object 'speaker'. Remember that the device is a noun.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Speaker' as a machine that 'Speaks' the music to the whole room.
Word Origin
From the verb 'speak' (Old English sprecan) combined with the agent suffix '-er', meaning 'that which speaks'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Smart speakers like Alexa or Google Home are now a central part of many modern 'smart homes' in Western culture.
Quick Quiz
I can't hear the video. Can you connect your Bluetooth ______?
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
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