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

Maybe the transmitter building could become a community space, Caudle said. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026

The program uses many scientific instruments, but the one that is often at the heart of conspiracy theories is its Ionospheric Research Instrument (IRI), the world’s most powerful high-frequency radio transmitter. — Melissa Goldin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Leal has not yet entered a plea to charges of money laundering and operating as an unlicensed money service transmitter. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

Often, a wireless transmitter hidden inside the skimmer sends the data to the scammer. — Laura Geller, CBS News, 12 Aug. 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