public address system

Definitions

An electronic voice-amplification apparatus, usually containing a set of two loudspeakers and a central control unit, used for singing, giving a speech, play-by-play commentary at events, or broadcasting in public areas like in airports or stations.

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Examples

“People had to poo in bags, you see⟳. Jan had to get⟳ on the public address system and explain⟳ to thousands of disbelieving passengers that “number⟳ ones” could be done in the shower but “number⟳ twos” must be done in the red biohazard bags being distributed, then placed in corridors for collection by unnamed staff, none of whom chose to appear⟳ in this documentary.”

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