satnav

noun
UK: /ˈsæt næv/
US: /ˈsætˌnæv/

  1. A device in a car or other vehicle that tells you where to go.

    1. I use the satnav to find the shop because it's new for me.
    2. The satnav guided us through the complicated city streets without any problems.

  2. A system that uses signals from satellites to show your exact position and the direction you need to go in, especially in a vehicle.

    1. My car has satnav, so I never get lost when I'm driving.
    2. Even with the advanced satnav system, we still managed to take a wrong turn during the journey.

Synonyms

gps
satnav verb

  1. To navigate using a satellite navigation system.

    1. We satnavved to the restaurant, it was so easy to find the place.
    2. He prefers to satnav his route even for familiar journeys to avoid traffic jams.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "satnav" in English means: A device in a car or other vehicle that tells you where to go., A system that uses signals from satellites to show your exact position and the direction you need to go in, especially in a vehicle..

The phonetic transcription of "satnav" is /ˈsæt næv/ in British English and /ˈsætˌnæv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "satnav": gps.

Example usage of "satnav": "I use the satnav to find the shop because it's new for me.". More examples on the page.