Phonograph Record

Pronunciation: /ˈfoʊnəˌɡræf ˈrɛkərd/

Definitions of phonograph record

noun a type of physical music medium used for playback on a phonograph

Example Sentences

A1 I found a phonograph record at the thrift store.

A2 My grandparents used to play phonograph records on their old record player.

B1 The phonograph record had scratches on it, affecting the sound quality.

B2 Collectors are willing to pay a lot of money for rare phonograph records.

C1 The audiophile carefully cleaned the phonograph record before playing it on his high-end turntable.

C2 The limited edition phonograph record was pressed on colored vinyl and sold out within hours.

Examples of phonograph record in a Sentence

formal The phonograph record was invented in the late 19th century.

informal I found a bunch of old phonograph records at the flea market.

slang Check out this cool vinyl phonograph record I scored!

figurative Her memories played like a broken phonograph record in her mind.

Grammatical Forms of phonograph record

• plural: phonograph records
• comparative: more phonograph record
• superlative: most phonograph record
• present tense: plays phonograph record
• future tense: will play phonograph record
• perfect tense: has played phonograph record
• continuous tense: is playing phonograph record
• singular: phonograph record
• positive degree: phonograph record
• infinitive: to play phonograph record
• gerund: playing phonograph record
• participle: played phonograph record

Origin and Evolution of phonograph record

First Known Use: 1877 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'phonograph record' originated from the combination of the words 'phonograph' and 'record' to describe a device that records and reproduces sound.

Evolution of the word: Originally used specifically to refer to Thomas Edison's invention of the phonograph, the term 'phonograph record' evolved to encompass various types of sound recording media, including vinyl records, CDs, and digital downloads.