tannoy

Thân thiện

The principal's voice came over the tannoy with an announcement.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A public address system; a type of loudspeaker used for announcements in public spaces: "Tannoy" specifically refers to a system or device that amplifies sound to make announcements audible to a crowd or over a large area. It is often used in stations, airports, or schools.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The announcement over the tannoy informed passengers of the delay.
  • Please listen for your name on the tannoy.

Advanced Usage

• "Over the tannoy": This is the standard prepositional phrase used to indicate that a sound or announcement is being broadcast through the public address system.
  • The headmaster's voice came over the tannoy.

Variants and Related Words

• Public address system (PA system): This is the more general, formal term for the equipment that a "tannoy" is a part of or a type of.
• Loudspeaker: A general term for any device that converts electrical signals into sound. A tannoy is a specific application of a loudspeaker.

Synonyms

• Public address system
• PA system
• Loudspeaker (in the specific context of a system for announcements)
• Intercom (when used for two-way or internal communication)

Notes on Usage

• Capitalization: "Tannoy" is often capitalized as it originated as a trademark (Tannoy Ltd., a British manufacturer of loudspeakers and PA systems). However, in common usage, especially in British English, it is frequently used in lowercase as a generic term for any public address system.
• Regional Use: The term is particularly common in British and Commonwealth English. In American English, "PA system" or "intercom" are more frequently used for similar devices.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a loudspeaker