antenna

noun
UK: /ænˈten.ə/
US: /ænˈten.ə/

  1. A wire or metal rod used to receive or send radio and television signals.

    1. My car has a long antenna. [ ] [ ]
    2. The antenna on the roof picks up TV signals from miles away. [ ] [ ]

  2. One of a pair of long, thin feelers on the head of an insect, crustacean, or other animal.

    1. The beetle uses its antenna to find food. [ ] [ ]
    2. The butterfly's antenna are covered in sensory receptors for detecting chemicals. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

aerial feeler

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "antenna" in English means: A wire or metal rod used to receive or send radio and television signals., One of a pair of long, thin feelers on the head of an insect, crustacean, or other animal..

The phonetic transcription of "antenna" is /ænˈten.ə/ in British English and /ænˈten.ə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "antenna": aerial, feeler.

Example usage of "antenna": "My car has a long antenna.". More examples on the page.