English Explanatory Dictionary

intercom

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An independent, telephonic communication system, set up around and throughout a building, complex, or residence, typically for access control.
verb
  1. To communicate (with) by intercom.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

intercom intercoms intercomming intercoming intercommed intercomed

Etymology

Clipping of intercommunicator.

Related words

door entry system entryphone

Derived words

video intercom intercom system
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