intercom

noun

in·​ter·​com ˈin-tər-ˌkäm How to pronounce intercom (audio)
: 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.
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But about 50 minutes into the flight, a pilot came on the intercom to announce the plane needed to divert back to Calgary. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 Both versions are expected to include FaceTime, music playback, calendar access, photo viewing, intercom functionality and smart home controls, allowing users to manage connected devices such as speakers, locks and other accessories. — Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 In her book, the former red carpet host wrote that what O’Connell said during their intercom interaction was ridiculous. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026 On the wall next to it is a Graybar Inter-Phone intercom with eight buttons, a central speaker and corded earpiece. — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for intercom

Word History

Etymology

short for intercommunication system

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of intercom was in 1940

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“Intercom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intercom. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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intercom

noun
in·​ter·​com ˈint-ər-ˌkäm How to pronounce intercom (audio)
: a two-way communication system with microphone and loudspeaker at each end
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