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

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

Even without a transmitter, the ASDE system still tracks every vehicle crossing the airport with radar. —ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026

Much of that area relies on the station’s transmitters for television service. —Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 21 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