Loud-hailer (Noun)
Meaning
A portable loudspeaker with built-in microphone and amplifier.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The football coach used a loud-hailer to instruct the team from the sidelines.
- A loud-hailer was passed around at the outdoor concert to facilitate audience participation.
- At the parade, the mayor stood on the float using a loud-hailer to greet the crowds.
- Emergency services brought in a loud-hailer to make announcements during the disaster relief efforts.
- A construction supervisor on the high-rise site employed a loud-hailer to coordinate his crew from ground level.