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

This migration not only reduces potential tax revenue but also diminishes government visibility into these financial flows, as crypto transactions lack the surveillance of traditional money transmitters. — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Likewise, a captain who temporarily disables a transmitter may escape detection if oversight depends solely on physical inspections. — IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026

The shark safety program has tagged 380 great whites since its inception, and about 250 sharks have active transmitters. — Kori McNair, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Trying to solve that riddle is the goal of a telemetry study that is fitting walleye with transmitters in hopes of tracking their movements in the lake. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for transmitter

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

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