noun
- plural of mike; microphones
Usage: informal
verb
- third person singular present of mike; to supply with a microphone
Usage: informal
Examples
- The sound engineer checked all the mikes before the concert.
- Several wireless mikes were placed around the stage.
- The reporter mikes the interview subject for better audio quality.
- They had backup mikes ready in case of equipment failure.
- The band’s mikes picked up feedback from the speakers.
- She always mikes her guitar amp during recording sessions.