Meaning of the word tannoy in English

What does tannoy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tannoy

US /ˈtæn.ɔɪ/
UK /ˈtæn.ɔɪ/

Trademark

a brand name for a public address system, often used to refer to any public address system, especially in the UK

Example:
The announcement came over the Tannoy system.
We heard the boarding call over the airport's Tannoy.