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

Not the only mishap at JFK on Monday On Monday afternoon, a helicopter pilot reported seeing a remote control airplane fly near his aircraft. — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 29 June 2026

The shocker, of course, is activated via remote control, held by a cackling Knoxville. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026

The remote control has mixed reviews, with this seemingly retracting from its otherwise glowing reviews. — Tantse Walter, Space.com, 26 June 2026

The system enables zero-contact firefighting, allowing operators to remain at a safe distance while accurately targeting the source of the fire through remote control. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 June 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