talkingmachine
nounUK /ˈtɔː.kɪŋ məˌʃiːn/
US /ˈtɑː.kɪŋ məˌʃiːn/
A talking machine is a machine that can make sounds like a person's voice.
The old talking machine played a scratchy song from a big round record.
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2. A machine or device that produces recorded human speech.
The museum had a talking machine that told visitors about the history of the town.
3. A person who talks a lot, often used in a playful way.
My little brother is a real talking machine at dinner.
4. An early device for playing back recorded sound.
Grandpa showed us his talking machine and the wax cylinders it used.