tuner

noun

tun·​er ˈtü-nər 

ˈtyü-

1

: one that tunes

a piano tuner

2

: something used for tuning

specifically : the part of a receiving set that converts radio signals into audio or video signals

Examples of tuner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The exhibit, which opened at the end of March and will run through April 2027, is not only about the cars themselves but also about the city of Los Angeles and its high-octane tuner scene. —Richard Guzman, Daily News, 6 Apr. 2026

When a piano tuner’s extraordinary hearing reveals a knack for cracking safes, his quiet New York routine gives way to a risky life of crime—just as the possibility of love suggests another future. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026

Co-written and directed by Daniel Roher, the film stars Leo Woodall as a gifted piano tuner whose precision leads him to uncover an unexpected talent for cracking safes. —Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026

Guitar and bass players can plug in and choose from 25 instrument-specific amps and cabinets with several microphones, along with 35 separate stompboxes and a handy tuner. —Jamie Lendino, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

tune entry 2 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

circa 1801, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for tuner

• lunar
• schooner
• sooner
• spooner
• lacunar
• semilunar

Kids Definition

tuner

noun

tun·​er ˈt(y)ü-nər 

1

: one that tunes

a piano tuner

2

: something used for tuning

especially : the part of a receiving set that converts radio signals into sound or pictures