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

Besides the helmet itself, the package includes a remote control for the handlebar, mount, and a charging cable. —Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 June 2026

Quik supports wireless remote control, file transfer, and includes video editing tools. —Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026

Featuring a quiet motor and remote control, this LED fan is easy to adjust, offering three speeds and customizable brightness. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026

Beyond remote control, the team sees a path toward using the wristband to build huge datasets of human motion that could eventually enable humanoids to learn dexterous tasks without human guidance. —ABC News, 9 June 2026

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