gramophone

noun

gram·​o·​phone ˈgra-mə-ˌfōn How to pronounce gramophone (audio)

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Featuring 94 distinct categories, the award show's winners will take home a coveted golden gramophone. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025 Brandy Alexander Consider the Brandy Alexander, a cocktail so old the mere mention of it invites the images of grandparents and gramophones. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024 The competition for most golden gramophones has been fierce, with many iconic figures rising to the top. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025 The 14-time Grammy winner is up for six more golden gramophones at the award show, including album of the year for TTPD. Melody Chiu, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gramophone 

Word History

Etymology

from Gramophone, a trademark

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gramophone was in 1887

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“Gramophone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gramophone. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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