victrola

[vik-ˈtrō-lə]

victrola Definition

• 1. a brand of phonograph
• 2. an antique phonograph or record player

Using victrola: Examples

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• Example

  My grandfather still has his old Victrola in the attic.

• Example

  The museum has a collection of Victrolas from the early 1900s.

victrola Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for victrola

• phonograph
• gramophone
• record player

Phrases with victrola

• wind up the Victrola

  to start the Victrola by winding it up with a crank

  Example

  We used to wind up the Victrola and listen to old records on it.

• Victrola needle

  a needle used to play records on a Victrola

  Example

  The Victrola needle needs to be replaced before we can play any more records.

• Victrola horn

  the cone-shaped part of a Victrola that amplifies the sound

  Example

  The Victrola horn is made of metal and is very ornate.

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Summary: victrola in Brief

'Victrola' [vik-ˈtrō-lə] refers to an antique phonograph or record player, particularly the brand of phonograph. It is often associated with the early 1900s and is characterized by its use of a needle and horn to amplify sound. 'Wind up the Victrola' is a common phrase used to describe starting the machine.