Victrola

Pronunciation: /vɪkˈtroʊlə/

Definitions of Victrola

noun a brand name for a type of phonograph or record player

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother used to listen to music on her Victrola.

A2 The Victrola was a popular form of entertainment in the early 20th century.

B1 I found an old Victrola at a flea market and decided to restore it.

B2 The Victrola had a beautiful wood finish and intricate design details.

C1 The Victrola was a revolutionary invention that changed the way people enjoyed music.

C2 Collectors pay top dollar for rare Victrola models in mint condition.

Examples of Victrola in a Sentence

formal The Victrola was a popular brand of phonograph in the early 20th century.

informal My grandma still has her old Victrola in the attic.

slang I found a sweet Victrola at the thrift store for a steal.

figurative The Victrola of memories played in her mind as she looked through old photographs.

Grammatical Forms of Victrola

• past tense: Victrola-ed
• plural: Victrolas
• comparative: more Victrola
• superlative: most Victrola
• present tense: Victrolas
• future tense: will Victrola
• perfect tense: have Victrola-ed
• continuous tense: is Victrola-ing
• singular: Victrola
• positive degree: Victrola
• infinitive: to Victrola
• gerund: Victrola-ing
• participle: Victrola-ed

Origin and Evolution of Victrola

First Known Use: 1906 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'Victrola' was coined by the Victor Talking Machine Company as a brand name for their line of phonographs.

Evolution of the word: Originally used specifically to refer to phonographs manufactured by the Victor Talking Machine Company, 'Victrola' eventually became a generic term for all phonographs in popular usage.