radio

noun
UK: /ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/
US: /ˈreɪ.di.oʊ/

  1. A device that receives and broadcasts audio signals.

    1. I listen to the radio every morning [ ] [ ]
    2. The old radio in the attic still works surprisingly well [ ] [ ]

  2. The technology of using radio waves to send signals.

    1. The pilot contacted the tower by radio. [ ] [ ]
    2. Radio communication was essential during the expedition across Antarctica [ ] [ ]

  3. A broadcast program, or the broadcasting industry in general.

    1. I heard a great song on the radio last night [ ] [ ]
    2. She works in radio, producing documentaries and dramas for the BBC [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

wireless radiogram broadcast airwaves
radio verb

  1. To send a message using radio technology.

    1. They radioed for help after the accident [ ] [ ]
    2. The ship radioed a distress signal when it encountered the storm [ ] [ ]
radio adjective

  1. Relating to or using radio.

    1. We bought a new radio alarm clock [ ] [ ]
    2. The radio frequency identification tag helped track the package easily [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "radio" in English means: A device that receives and broadcasts audio signals., The technology of using radio waves to send signals., A broadcast program, or the broadcasting industry in general..

The phonetic transcription of "radio" is /ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/ in British English and /ˈreɪ.di.oʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "radio": wireless, radiogram, broadcast, airwaves.

Example usage of "radio": "I listen to the radio every morning". More examples on the page.