loudspeaker
UK: ˈlaʊdˌspiːkə | US: ˈlaʊdˌspikər
n. an electroacoustic device that converts electrical signals into audible sound
n. (colloquial) a person who speaks loudly or forcefully
loudspeaker = loud<audibly strong> + speaker<one who speaks>
- loud: From Old English hlūd (heard clearly, noisy), Proto-Germanic hlūdaz. Retained its core meaning of "high-volume sound."
- speaker: From Middle English spekere (one who speaks), derived from speken (to speak), ultimately from Proto-Germanic sprekaną.
Etymology Origin:
The compound loudspeaker emerged in the early 20th century with the invention of audio technology. It logically combines loud (emphasizing sound projection) and speaker (the device’s function of emitting speech/music). The term reflects a direct, functional naming approach typical of technical English compounds.
The concert’s loudspeaker system delivered crystal-clear sound to the audience.
She unplugged the loudspeaker to avoid disturbing her neighbors.
His voice boomed through the loudspeaker at the rally.
The teacher adjusted the loudspeaker volume for the school assembly.
A faulty wire caused the loudspeaker to produce static noise.