tannoy
/ˈtænɔɪ/
verb
- 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
- 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.