rabbit ears

plural noun

: an indoor dipole television antenna consisting of two usually extensible rods connected to a base to form a V shape

Examples of rabbit ears in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The decline of pay-TV and our collective disregard for antennae and rabbit ears have hampered the over-the-air networks as well, with broadcast penetration slipping from 84% at the start of 2020 to 66% now. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 June 2024 No, those of us who can remember rabbit ears on the TV are content to quietly pine, wishing that someone would take notice of our new earrings or wistful hand under chin and snap us. Megan Angelo, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2024 The 4-year-old, whom Kardashian shares with Tristan Thompson, donned a pink dress to match her fluffy rabbit ears. Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2023 Later, the mother-son duo hit the beach, where Theo enjoyed playing in the sand and climbing onto surfboards while dressing in a blue onesie with floppy rabbit ears. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2023 See all Example Sentences for rabbit ears 

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Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rabbit ears was in 1952

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“Rabbit ears.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rabbit%20ears. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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