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Definition of loudspeaker

loudspeaker

/ˈlaʊdˌspiːkər/
loud · speak · er
Plural:loudspeakers
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loudspeaker Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An electroacoustic device that converts electrical audio signals into sound waves, typically designed to broadcast audio at a high volume to a room or open space.

Example

"The train conductor's voice echoed through the station's overhead loudspeaker."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern, everyday contexts, the word is almost universally shortened to 'speaker' when referring to home audio; 'loudspeaker' is more often reserved for public address systems or technical engineering descriptions.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century (around the 1920s) as radio broadcasting emerged, formed by combining 'loud' and 'speaker' to distinguish room-filling audio devices from early personal headphones.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Loudspeaker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/loudspeaker
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