Meaning & use
Speakerphone
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A telephone equipped with a built-in microphone and loudspeaker, allowing hands-free conversation.
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She put the call on speakerphone so the whole team could join in.
He answered on speakerphone while driving, keeping both hands on the wheel.
A note on using this word
Became a standard office and home feature as conference calling grew common in the late 20th century.
Words with a similar meaning
hands-free phone
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