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 station uses the original historic KPH transmitters, receivers, antennas and other equipment, carefully repaired and restored by the society’s experts. —Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 12 July 2024

Since 2020, the kite has benefited from a partnership between American Bird Conservancy, Avian Research and Conservation Institute, International Paper, and other partners that have been tracking Swallow-tails’ migrations routes via GPS transmitters for several years. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 24 June 2024

The primary transmitter coils will sit a few inches below the road surface, capped by a polymer concrete patch. —Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024

For testing, an electric truck equipped with a receiver coil on the bottom of the cab will travel the lane directly over the line of transmitter coils, receiving energy that bypasses the battery and propels the vehicle via its electric motor. —Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined above

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