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

The group is exploring using other semiconductors, such as diamond, to toughen the transmitter. —Katherine Bourzac, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026

This places it among the fastest chip-scale optical wireless transmitters demonstrated so far. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026

Deer ticks and dog ticks, which are both native to Connecticut, are most frequent transmitters of Lyme disease. —Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026

Wireless mic system with two transmitters and a charging case. —Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 25 Mar. 2026

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