sideband

noun

side·​band ˈsīd-ˌband How to pronounce sideband (audio)
: the band of frequencies (as of radio waves) on either side of the carrier frequency produced by modulation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Moon joined Brown in his progressive sideband Sir Roosevelt, which coincided with his move to Nashville. Cindy Watts, PEOPLE.com, 10 Sep. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sideband was in 1921

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Cite this Entry

“Sideband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sideband. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

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