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

Kids used remote controls to navigate wheeled bots around foam objects — knocking objects out of the way, picking them up with their robot’s pinscher-like arms or trying to climb over them. —Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025

Addlon Solar String Lights These weather-proof outdoor lights are solar and USB-powered with a remote control. —Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025

Most models can transition smoothly from carpet to bare floors, and many come with an app or smart device compatibility for easy remote control. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025

Excessive moisture should be avoided for best results when cleaning a remote control, says Jaques. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025

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