théâtrophone

See also: theatrophone

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

French théâtrophone

Noun

théâtrophone (uncountable)

  1. (dated) An early telephone technology allowing subscribers to listen to live opera and theatre performances.

Derived terms

French

Etymology

First attested in 1881. A portmanteau/Blend of théâtre +‎ -o +‎ -phone.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /te.a.tʁɔ.fɔn/ ~ /te.ɑ.tʁɔ.fɔn/

Noun

théâtrophone m (plural théâtrophones)

  1. Théâtrophone.

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