intercom

noun

in·​ter·​com ˈin-tər-ˌkäm 

: a two-way communication system with a microphone and loudspeaker at each station for localized use

Examples of intercom in a Sentence

I heard my name called on the intercom.

His secretary's voice came over the intercom, telling him that he had a visitor.

Recent Examples on the Web

Director Mike Nichols installed an intercom in their home, Mary Tyler Moore turned the top floor into a dance studio, and Franco Zeffirelli used the study to plan operas. —Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 2 Aug. 2024

In the meantime, the teacher is called on the intercom, Sayarath said. —CBS News, 12 Sep. 2024

Someone also called the teacher on the intercom, apparently asking about Gray, Sayarath said. —Jeff Amy, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024

Technical staff spoke frantically into their intercoms when two of the six big screens — including one that French President Emmanuel Macron and other world leaders were watching — briefly went black. —Rick Noack, Washington Post, 26 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

short for intercommunication system

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

intercom

noun

in·​ter·​com ˈint-ər-ˌkäm 

: a two-way communication system with microphone and loudspeaker at each end