noun
- Plural of loudhailer; portable electronic devices that amplify sound to project a speaker's voice over a wide area.
Usage: Chiefly British English; American English typically uses 'megaphone' or 'bullhorn'.; Often used by police, protesters, event organizers, and emergency personnel.
Examples
- The police officers used loudhailers to direct traffic away from the accident scene.
- Protesters carried loudhailers to ensure their message could be heard across the crowded plaza.
- The event organizer spoke through a loudhailer to announce the start of the concert.
- During the emergency, firefighters used loudhailers to warn residents to evacuate immediately.
- The coach grabbed a loudhailer to give instructions to the team from the sidelines.