Definition

1. Noun:
   • An electronic amplification system used as a communication system in public areas: A public address system is a set of equipment, including microphones, amplifiers, and loudspeakers, used to make speech or other sounds audible over a large area to a group of people.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The announcement over the public address system informed passengers of the delay.
  • The school installed a new public address system for emergency alerts.
  • The concert venue's public address system was exceptionally clear.

Advanced Usage

• "to make an announcement over the public address system": To broadcast a message using this equipment.
  • The manager made an announcement over the public address system to clear the store.

Variants and Related Words

• PA system (n): A common abbreviation for "public address system".
  • Please connect the microphone to the PA system.
• Loudspeaker system (n): A system designed to project sound, often synonymous in context.
  • The loudspeaker system covered the entire stadium.

Synonyms

• Amplification system: A system for increasing the volume of sound.
• Sound reinforcement system: A system used to amplify and distribute sound in a space.

Related Phrases

• Over the PA: A shortened, informal way to refer to a broadcast via the public address system.
  • Your name was just called over the PA.

Noun

1. an electronic amplification system used as a communication system in public areas