amplifiers
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈæmpɫəˌfaɪɝz// UK //ˈæmplɪfˌaɪəz// am·pli·fiers
n. electronic devices that make sounds louder. You use them to boost the signal from a guitar or a phone so it can be heard through large speakers.
n. electronic devices or circuits that increase the power, voltage, or current of a signal. Often used in audio contexts to drive loudspeakers or in telecommunications to boost weak signals.
The band plugged their guitars into the amplifiers.
The concert was so loud because they used massive amplifiers on both sides of the stage.
High-fidelity audio systems often separate the pre-amplifier from the power amplifiers to minimize electrical interference and ensure the cleanest possible sound reproduction.
Usage
Commonly shortened to 'amps' in informal or musical contexts.