radio spectrum

noun

: the region of the electromagnetic spectrum spanning the radio frequency range

Examples of radio spectrum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The pair last year announced a partnership wherein Verizon would invest $100 million in the satellite firm and give it access to a portion of its radio spectrum to enable satellite-to-phone services. Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025 The partnership calls for Verizon to commit $100 million while giving AST access to a slice of its radio spectrum to power the satellite-to-phone services. Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025 Kimmel pointed out that broadcast TV isn't the only content distributed over networks that use radio spectrum. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025 The problem is, the scientists need to use specific frequency lanes on the radio spectrum highway to track those black holes. Lucia McCallum, Space.com, 26 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for radio spectrum

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of radio spectrum was in 1927

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Radio spectrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radio%20spectrum. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!