Audio Equipment

noun an abbreviation for 'public address system'

• The PA system in the auditorium allows for clear communication during school assemblies.
• Hey, can you hear me through the PA system? I'm announcing something important.
• I'll crank up the PA system so everyone can hear the music loud and clear.
• Her voice echoed through the room like a PA system, commanding everyone's attention.

noun a type of turntable used for playing vinyl records

• The audiophile purchased a high-end record player to enjoy his vinyl collection.
• I love listening to music on my record player, it has such a warm sound.
• I scored a sick record player at the thrift store for a steal.
• The record player of memories spun in his mind, playing back moments from his past.

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

• The Victrola was a popular brand of phonograph in the early 20th century.
• My grandma still has her old Victrola in the attic.
• I found a sweet Victrola at the thrift store for a steal.
• The Victrola of memories played in her mind as she looked through old photographs.

noun a device that fits in or over the ear and is used for listening to audio

• The ear speaker on the phone allows you to hear the other person clearly during a call.
• Make sure to clean the ear speaker on your phone regularly to prevent muffled sound.
• I can't hear anything because my ear speaker is busted.
• Her words were like a soothing melody coming through the ear speaker of my heart.

noun a combined radio and gramophone device

• The radiogramophone was a popular form of entertainment in the mid-20th century.
• My grandparents still have a radiogramophone in their living room.
• Check out this old-school radiogramophone I found at the thrift store!
• The radiogramophone filled the room with nostalgic tunes, transporting us back in time.