accordion

/əˈkɔ(ɹ).di.ˌən/

B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆

noun

Simple Meaning

a musical instrument that you hold in your hands and play by pushing the sides together and pressing buttons or keys.

💬Daily Conversation

Intermediate — can handle common situations

“My grandfather used to play the accordion at family parties.”

“Can you believe how fast that street musician plays the accordion?”

▶Full Definition

A small, portable, keyed wind instrument, whose tones are generated by play of the wind from a squeezed bellows upon free metallic reeds.

Synonyms:

squeezebox

Word Family:

accordionist