speaker

/ˈspiːkə/noun

A device that turns electronic signals into sound, used with phones, computers, and music systems.

Example sentences

“Turn up the speaker so everyone can hear the music.”
“This small Bluetooth speaker connects to my phone.”
“Put the call on speaker so we can all join in.”

'Put someone on speaker' means use the phone's loudspeaker. The word also means a person who gives a talk.

Synonyms for speaker

loudspeaker

Related words

earbudsTiny earphones that sit inside the ear, used for listening to music or calls from portable devices.microphoneA piece of equipment that turns sound into an electrical signal so it can be recorded, amplified, or broadcast.joystickA control device with an upright handle on a base, often fitted with buttons, used to steer aircraft, play video games, or operate machinery.webcamA video camera that streams live pictures over a computer network, especially the internet.controllerA person or device that directs or manages something.smartphoneA mobile phone that works like a small computer, with far more functions than a basic handset.