What does PHONO mean?

Phono

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions: A shortened form of "phonograph" or "phonogram".

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈfoʊnoʊ/, UK: /ˈfəʊnəʊ/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "phono" originated in the late 19th century as a shortened form of "phonograph" or "phonogram". It was commonly used in the early 20th century to refer to a phonograph record or a phonograph player. Today, the term is still used in some contexts, but it has largely been replaced by the term "record player" or "turntable".

5. Synonyms: Record player, turntable

6. Related Words: Phone, phony, photo, phage, phial

7. Example Sentences:

• He dusted off his old phono and put on a record.
• The phono was a popular form of entertainment in the early 20th century.
• She inherited her grandfathers collection of phonos and records.