Megaphone
(noun)
A device that amplifies the sound of a person's voice and projects it forward, typically in the shape of a cone or horn and operated by a hand-held microphone.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from mega- + -phone.
Examples:
- The coach used a megaphone to give instructions to the team.
- The protester used a megaphone to amplify his voice.
- The megaphone is a powerful tool for amplifying sound.
- The megaphone is a common tool for public speaking.
- The megaphone is a useful tool for making announcements at a large event.