transmitter

noun

trans·​mit·​ter tran(t)s-ˈmi-tər 

tranz-;

ˈtran(t)s-ˌmi-, 

ˈtranz- 

: one that transmits: such as

a

: an apparatus for transmitting radio or television signals

b

: neurotransmitter

Examples of transmitter in a Sentence

Mosquitoes are the main transmitters of the disease.

Recent Examples on the Web

The sound was moving, and Larry raced for our plane and turned on the emergency transmitter. — Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026

The ultrasonic transmitters emitted these sound waves through the rods, which interact acoustically via the epoxy. — IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2026

People with pacemakers also have to avoid things like radio transmitters, security wands, MRI machines and more to reduce the risk of malfunction. — Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026

But what sets them apart from competitors is the Auracast-compatible audio transmitter that lets the headphones connect to (and share) audio with other Auracast devices. — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for transmitter

• embitter
• emitter
• obiter
• outfitter
• remitter
• submitter
• babysitter
• bitter
• critter
• fitter
• fritter
• glitter

Kids Definition

transmitter

noun

trans·​mit·​ter tran(t)s-ˈmit-ər  tranz- 

: one that transmits

especially : a device that sends out radio or television signals

Medical Definition

transmitter

noun

trans·​mit·​ter -ˈmit-ər 

: one that transmits

specifically : neurotransmitter