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Definition of intercom

intercom

/ˈɪn.tɚˌkɑːm/
in · ter · com
Plural:intercoms
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Past Simple:intercommed
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Past Participle:intercommed
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Present Participle:intercomming
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intercom Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An electrical communication system or device that allows people to speak to each other across different rooms or areas within a building, vehicle, or complex.

Example

"She pressed the button on the intercom to buzz the delivery driver into the apartment building."

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• verb

1

To call or communicate with someone using an intercom system.

Example

"The receptionist intercommed the manager to let him know his next appointment had arrived."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1940s as a shortened form of 'intercommunication system'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Intercom. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/intercom
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