phonograph

noun
UK: /ˈfəʊnəɡrɑːf/
US: /ˈfoʊnəˌɡræf/

  1. An early type of record player that uses a needle to play sound from a grooved disc.

    1. My grandpa has a phonograph.
    2. The museum displayed a rare phonograph from the early 20th century showcasing technological innovation.

  2. A device for recording and reproducing sound, especially by using a rotating disc.

    1. She listened to music on the phonograph.
    2. Before digital music players, people enjoyed listening to records on their phonograph.

Synonyms

gramophone record player turntable

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "phonograph" in English means: An early type of record player that uses a needle to play sound from a grooved disc., A device for recording and reproducing sound, especially by using a rotating disc..

The phonetic transcription of "phonograph" is /ˈfəʊnəɡrɑːf/ in British English and /ˈfoʊnəˌɡræf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "phonograph": gramophone, record player, turntable.

Example usage of "phonograph": "My grandpa has a phonograph.". More examples on the page.