intercom

noun

in·​ter·​com ˈin-tər-ˌkäm How to pronounce intercom (audio)
: a two-way communication system with a microphone and loudspeaker at each station for localized use

Examples of intercom in a Sentence

I heard my name called on the intercom. His secretary's voice came over the intercom, telling him that he had a visitor.
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Director Mike Nichols installed an intercom in their home, Mary Tyler Moore turned the top floor into a dance studio, and Franco Zeffirelli used the study to plan operas. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 2 Aug. 2024 In the meantime, the teacher is called on the intercom, Sayarath said. CBS News, 12 Sep. 2024 Someone also called the teacher on the intercom, apparently asking about Gray, Sayarath said. Jeff Amy, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024 Technical staff spoke frantically into their intercoms when two of the six big screens — including one that French President Emmanuel Macron and other world leaders were watching — briefly went black. Rick Noack, Washington Post, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for intercom 

Word History

Etymology

short for intercommunication system

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of intercom was in 1940

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“Intercom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intercom. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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intercom

noun
in·​ter·​com ˈint-ər-ˌkäm How to pronounce intercom (audio)
: a two-way communication system with microphone and loudspeaker at each end

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