mike
word
/ˈmaɪk/
myk
/mˈaɪk/
myk
Definition
A short, informal word for 'microphone', the device used to make voices or sounds louder or to record them.
Usage & Nuances
'Mike' is informal and mainly used in speech or casual writing; 'mic' is also common. Often found in phrases like 'on the mike' (speaking into a microphone). Avoid in very formal or technical contexts; use 'microphone' there.
Spanish: micrófonoPortuguese (BR): microfonePortuguese (PT): microfoneChinese (Simplified): 麦克风Chinese (Traditional): 麥克風Hindi: माइक्रोफोनArabic: ميكروفونBengali: মাইক্রোফোন (মাইক)Russian: микрофон (мик)Japanese: マイクVietnamese: mic - micro (viết tắt của microphone)Korean: 마이크Turkish: mikrofon (mike)Urdu: مائیکIndonesian: mikrofon (mik)
Example Sentences
He grabbed the mike and started singing.
basic
Please speak into the mike.
basic
The mike was not working during the meeting.
basic
You need a better mike if you want clear audio for your podcasts.
natural
Sorry, your voice isn’t coming through the mike at all.
natural
I felt nervous the first time I was handed the mike on stage.
natural