English · Word Candidate

microphone

/ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfəʊn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: microphones · microphoning · microphoned

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current; normally fed into an amplifier and either recorded or transmitted over radio.

Noun

Examples

Behind the tangled garden of microphones that had sprouted on the lectern, Goldwater spoke softly and casually about his family.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To put one or more microphones on or in.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “microphone” mean?

A device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current; normally fed into an amplifier and either recorded or transmitted over radio.

Is “microphone” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.