gramophone Definition
an old-fashioned type of record player that uses a large horn to amplify the sound.
Using gramophone: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gramophone" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He inherited his grandfather's gramophone.
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The gramophone was invented in the late 19th century.
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She loves listening to classical music on her gramophone.
gramophone Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for gramophone
- phonograph
- turntable
- record player
Phrases with gramophone
wind up the gramophone
to prepare the gramophone for use by winding the spring mechanism
Example
He carefully wound up the gramophone before placing the needle on the record.
play on the gramophone
to listen to music on the gramophone
Example
They spent the evening playing their favorite records on the gramophone.
a flat disc with grooves on both sides that is played on a gramophone
Example
He has a large collection of gramophone records from the 1920s and 1930s.
Origins of gramophone
from 'gramma', meaning 'something written' and 'phone', meaning 'sound'
Summary: gramophone in Brief
A 'gramophone' [ˈɡraməfəʊn] is an old-fashioned record player that amplifies sound through a large horn. It was invented in the late 19th century and is still used by some people today. Phrases like 'wind up the gramophone' and 'play on the gramophone' describe its use, while 'gramophone record' refers to the flat disc played on it.
