transmitter

noun

trans·​mit·​ter tran(t)s-ˈmi-tər 

tranz-;

ˈtran(t)s-ˌmi-, 

ˈtranz- 

: one that transmits: such as

a

: an apparatus for transmitting radio or television signals

b

: neurotransmitter

Examples of transmitter in a Sentence

Mosquitoes are the main transmitters of the disease.

Recent Examples on the Web

Male pythons are implanted with radio transmitters and then tracked to better understand their movements, reproductive behaviors and other key characteristics. —Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025

The new state regulations streamline licensure of money transmitters at the state level, while establishing that a person may not engage in a virtual-currency business unless licensed by the Minnesota Department of Commerce. —Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 30 Dec. 2025

The program uses personalized radio transmitter bracelets that work with a specialized receiver to help investigators track missing persons. —Dan Raby, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025

Powering EVs in motion The Purdue system uses transmitter coils embedded in the roadway that generate a magnetic field. —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for transmitter

• embitter
• emitter
• outfitter
• remitter
• submitter
• babysitter
• bitter
• critter
• fitter
• fritter
• glitter
• hitter

Kids Definition

transmitter

noun

trans·​mit·​ter tran(t)s-ˈmit-ər  tranz- 

: one that transmits

especially : a device that sends out radio or television signals

Medical Definition

transmitter

noun

trans·​mit·​ter -ˈmit-ər 

: one that transmits

specifically : neurotransmitter