PA system

or P.A. system, p.a. system


noun

Origin of PA system

First recorded in 1935–40

Definition for pa system (2 of 2)

public-address system
[ puhb-lik-uh-dres ]
/ ˈpʌb lɪk əˈdrɛs /

noun

a combination of electronic devices that makes sound audible via loudspeakers to many people, as in an auditorium or out of doors.
Also called PA system, P.A. system, p.a. system.

Origin of public-address system

First recorded in 1920–25

British Dictionary definitions for pa system (1 of 2)

PA system

noun

British Dictionary definitions for pa system (2 of 2)

public-address system

noun

a system of one or more microphones, amplifiers, and loudspeakers for increasing the sound level of speech or music, used in auditoriums, public gatherings, etc Sometimes shortened to: PA system