Gramophone (Noun)
Meaning
An antique record player; the sound of the vibrating needle is amplified acoustically.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old gramophone in the attic still worked perfectly, playing crackly tunes from a bygone era.
- She carefully placed the needle on the record and the gramophone sprang to life, filling the room with warm, rich sound.
- The antique shop was filled with vintage items, but the beautifully restored gramophone was the true showstopper.
- As the gramophone played, the sound of the vibrating needle was amplified acoustically, filling the room with a warm, nostalgic glow.
- He spent hours in his workshop, painstakingly restoring the old gramophone to its former glory, complete with intricate carvings and polished brass fixtures.