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

Beni is being designed with a lot more features in mind, including support for accessories to be snapped on, remote control with a SIM card, and the ability to be driven around using a gamepad and first-person view glasses. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 10 July 2026

The camera connects to phones or tablets using a mix of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and the app supports file transfers, remote control, and firmware updates. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

The Chihuahua was behind the wheel of a tiny car while Huckabay’s wife operated the remote control. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026

The suspect then turned around to check if the victims were nearby and triggered the bomb with a remote control. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 July 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