Definition of RADIO

radio

Meanings

Plural: radios

Noun

  • medium for communication
  • an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals
  • a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves
  • The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves.
  • A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.
  • Any audio playing device, such as the on-board entertainment system in a car, usually including a radio receiver as well as the capability to play audio from recorded media; see also car radio.
  • A device that can transmit radio signals.
  • The continuous broadcasting of sound via the Internet in the style of traditional radio.

Verb

  • transmit messages via radio waves
    • "he radioed for help"
  • To use two-way radio to transmit (a message) (to another radio or other radio operator).
  • To order or assist (to a location), using telecommunications.

Adjective

  • indicating radiation or radioactivity
    • "radiochemistry"

Origin / Etymology

Short for radiotelegraphy.

Synonyms

radio receiver, radio set, radiocommunication, receiver, receiving set, tuner, wireless

Scrabble Score: 6

radio is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
radio is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
radio is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 6

radio is a valid Words With Friends word