remote control

noun

1

: control (as by radio signal) of operation from a point at some distance removed

2

: a device or mechanism for controlling something from a distance

Examples of remote control in a Sentence

Where did you put the remote control?

The bomb was detonated by remote control.

a DVD player with remote control

Recent Examples on the Web

The set includes six bins that can hold accessories for closet organization, office supplies, remote controls for the living room, toys, medications, self care items, and more. —Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025

As a bonus, the separate Intrusion Prevention component watches for network traffic that might indicate a threat, such as an attempt to remote control your computer. —Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 30 June 2025

Each of these settings can be controlled manually or via a convenient remote control. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 27 June 2025

The roofs then opened by remote control, unleashing the drones to swarm the military bases. —Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 3 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for remote control

• amphibole
• asystole
• buttonhole
• casserole
• centriole
• decontrol
• glycerol
• metropole
• monopole
• multipole
• omeprazole
• oriole

Kids Definition

remote control

noun

1

: control (as by a radio signal) of operation from a point some distance away

operated by remote control

2

: a device for controlling something from a distance

a remote control for a VCR