tannoy

/ˈtænɔɪ/
verb
  1. To announce something over a public address system.
    • They tannoyed the lost child's description throughout the shopping center.
    • The principal tannoyed the lunch menu changes just before the bell rang.
    • The airport staff tannoyed the final boarding call for flight 247.
noun
  1. A brand of public address system used for making announcements in public places.
    • The tannoy in the supermarket reminded shoppers of the special offers on aisle three.
    • The station manager made an announcement over the tannoy that the train was delayed.
    • We heard a crackling voice on the tannoy calling for Dr. Smith to come to the front desk.
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