radio wave

noun

: an electromagnetic wave with radio frequency

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Bulbs placed in small panels bathe the eyes and brain, while large panels saturate the entire body with non-ionizing radiation such as that in radio waves and microwaves. Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026 This region is associated with the base of the M87* jet and corresponds with the southern arm of another jet seen in radio waves. Robert Lea, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026 In addition, the researchers observed that the object shines brightly in X-rays and emits strong radio waves. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Jan. 2026 Those two guys became an advertising powerhouse with ads popping up on late night shows, soap operas, billboards, and radio waves. Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for radio wave

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of radio wave was in 1915

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“Radio wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radio%20wave. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

radio wave

noun
: an electromagnetic wave with radio frequency

Medical Definition

radio wave

noun
ra·​dio wave ˈrād-ē-ō-ˌwāv How to pronounce radio wave (audio)
: an electromagnetic wave with radio frequency

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