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

The same guide notes that the brand and model of the diffuser, the type of scent cartridges or oils used and add-ons such as programmable timers or remote controls can all push costs higher. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026

Instead, consumers navigate the available fashion, accessories and lifestyle brands by using simple voice commands alongside standard remote control clicks. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 24 June 2026

The camera icon turns your phone into a wireless remote control. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026

All the little odds and ends of daily life tend to get strewn everywhere, and no one wants to add an ugly plastic bin or cardboard box to the space just to throw things like remote controls, cords, and keys in. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 19 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