Radiogramophone

Pronunciation: /ˌreɪdiəʊˈɡræməfəʊn/

Definitions of radiogramophone

noun a combined radio and gramophone device

Example Sentences

A1 My grandparents used to listen to music on a radiogramophone.

A2 The radiogramophone in the antique shop still works perfectly.

B1 The radiogramophone was a popular form of entertainment in the mid-20th century.

B2 The radiogramophone had a warm, vintage sound that couldn't be replicated by modern speakers.

C1 The radiogramophone was a prized possession in the collector's extensive audio equipment collection.

C2 The audiophile spent hours restoring the radiogramophone to its original glory, meticulously cleaning each component.

Examples of radiogramophone in a Sentence

formal The radiogramophone was a popular form of entertainment in the mid-20th century.

informal My grandparents still have a radiogramophone in their living room.

slang Check out this old-school radiogramophone I found at the thrift store!

figurative The radiogramophone filled the room with nostalgic tunes, transporting us back in time.

Grammatical Forms of radiogramophone

• plural: radiogramophones
• comparative: more radiogramophone
• superlative: most radiogramophone
• present tense: radiogramophone
• future tense: will radiogramophone
• perfect tense: has radiogramophoned
• continuous tense: is radiogramophoning
• singular: radiogramophone
• positive degree: radiogramophone
• infinitive: to radiogramophone
• gerund: radiogramophoning
• participle: radiogramophoned

Origin and Evolution of radiogramophone

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'radiogramophone' is a combination of 'radio', 'gramo' (short for gramophone), and 'phone' (short for telephone), reflecting a device that combines radio and phonograph functions.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a device that could both receive radio broadcasts and play phonograph records, the term 'radiogramophone' fell out of use as separate radio and gramophone technologies became more common. Today, the term is rarely used and has been replaced by more specific terms such as 'stereo system' or 'audio system'.