Definition of Squawk box

1. Noun. The loudspeaker on an intercom or public address system.


Lexicographical Neighbors of Squawk Box

squatty
squaw
squaw-bush
squaw corn
squaw huckleberry
squaw man
squaw root
squawberries
squawberry
squawbush
squawbushes
squawfish
squawfishes
squawk
squawk box (current term)
squawked
squawker
squawkers
squawkier
squawkiest
squawkily
squawkiness
squawking
squawkingly
squawks
squawky
squawl
squawled
squawlike

Literary usage of Squawk box

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"... where affirmative and negative replace yes and no in radio communications as less likely to be garbled by static: -. . the squawk box rasped, ..."

2. Thoughts of a Philosophical Fighter Pilot by James B. Stockdale (1995)
"... some not—were frequently piped into our cells via the prison squawk box system, as leader of the underground I made it my business to develop an ear to ..."

3. Talk Show Yearbook: A Guide to the Nation's Most Influential Television by Robert Savidge (2000)
"Matthew Quay le Market: National Producer CNBC squawk box CNBC Format: Talk/News 2200 Fletcher Ave., Sixth Floor Affiliation: CNBC Fort Lee, NJ 07024-5016 ..."

4. Power Media Bluebook W/ Talk Show Guest Directory by Mitchell Davis (2005)
"585-2622 http://www.cnbc.coiii Coverage Area: National Nick Dunn — Associate Producer squawk box CNBC 2000 Fletcher Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Phone: 201 585 ..."

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