noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An independent, telephonic communication system, set up around and throughout a building, complex, or residence, typically for access control.

   "emergency intercom"

2. 2
   a communication system linking different rooms within a building or ship etc wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   To communicate (with) by intercom. ambitransitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

intercommunication systemaudio sound systemaudiophilebinaural systembitch boxbullhorn

Example

More examples

"Tom leaned out the window of his car and pressed the button on the intercom at the gate."

Etymology

Clipping of intercommunicator.

Related phrases

intercom systemvideo intercom

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