record player

/ˈrɛkərd ˈpleɪər/

/ˈrɛkɔd ˈpleɪə/

Other forms: record players

Definitions of record player

1. noun

   machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically
   synonyms: phonograph

   types:

   acoustic gramophone, gramophone

   an antique record player; the sound of the vibrating needle is amplified acoustically

   jukebox, nickelodeon

   a cabinet containing an automatic record player; records are played by inserting a coin

   Victrola

   a brand of gramophone

   type of:

   machine

   any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks