Brand name used to refer to all Public Address (PA) systems.
Tannoy
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Tannoy, that is."
"I've never seen such a Tannoy in all my life."
Etymology & History
British public address system. British audio equipment brand genericized. 'Over the tannoy' British announcement. Station tannoy British train announcement. Americans 'PA system'. Reflects British brand name adoption.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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