microphone

/ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfəʊn/noun

A piece of equipment that turns sound into an electrical signal so it can be recorded, amplified, or broadcast.

Example sentences

“Please speak into the microphone so everyone at the back can hear you.”
“The singer tapped the microphone to check that it was working.”

Shortened to 'mic' in most modern print, though 'mike' is the older spelling.

Related words

speakerA device that turns electronic signals into sound, used with phones, computers, and music systems.webcamA video camera that streams live pictures over a computer network, especially the internet.earbudsTiny earphones that sit inside the ear, used for listening to music or calls from portable devices.smartphoneA mobile phone that works like a small computer, with far more functions than a basic handset.joystickA control device with an upright handle on a base, often fitted with buttons, used to steer aircraft, play video games, or operate machinery.tabletA thin, flat portable computer that you control by touching its screen. It is bigger than a phone and usually has no built-in keyboard.