squawkboxes

Workplace announcement systems

Squawkboxes is the plural of squawkbox, an informal term for an intercom or loudspeaker system, especially one used for announcements in offices, ships, or aircraft.

The name suggests the harsh, squawking quality of sound that often comes through such devices: The captain's voice crackled over the squawkbox.

intercom

speaker

One who talks

paging · receptionist · communication · broadcast · wall-mounted · two-way · callbox · dispatch · secretary · front-desk

aviation

cockpit

Pilot's control compartment

frequency · tower · headset · communication · transponder · mayday · clearance · callsign · ATC · navigator

trading

turret

Protruding fortified structure

dealer · speakerphone · market · execution · equity · bonds · conference · institutional · shoutbox · communication

Opposites
audio quality

squawkboxesstudio monitors

Accurate speakers for production

stereo systems · home theater systems · bookshelf speakers · tower speakers

Family

boxing, boxes, squawk, squawking, squawked, squawks, squawker, squawky

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G