lavalier

/ləˈvæljɛr/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of microphone attachment or a type of decorative necklace or brooch, especially one given to a woman as a gift.

“She wore a beautiful lavalier at the wedding.”

2. verb

To decorate with a lavalier or to provide with a lavalier.

“The artist lavaliere the model with a beautiful pearl necklace.”

3. verb

To provide with a lavalier microphone, especially for public speaking or broadcasting.

“The conference speaker was lavaliere with a wireless lavalier microphone.”

Synonyms

  • brooch
  • decorative
  • microphone
  • necklace

Antonyms

  • silence
  • soundlessness