Meaning & use
Mike
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An informal term for a microphone.
See it in a sentence
The comedian tapped the mike twice to check it was working before starting her set.
He dropped the mike dramatically at the end of his final verse.
A note on using this word
'Mike' and 'mic' are both accepted informal spellings for 'microphone,' though 'mic' has become more common in print, especially online.
Words with a similar meaning
microphonemic
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To provide or equip with a microphone.
The technicians miked the entire stage before the band's soundcheck.
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