tuner

noun

tun·​er ˈtü-nər 

ˈtyü-

1

: one that tunes

a piano tuner

2

: something used for tuning

specifically : the part of a receiving set that converts radio signals into audio or video signals

Examples of tuner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Versions included one for cable users (with six tuners and a 2TB hard drive) and cord cutters (with four tuners and a 2TB hard drive). —Michael Schneider, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025

Following the design ethos that more is always more, Mansory was founded in 1989 by Iranian tuner Kourosh Mansory, offering outlandish and garish modifications to comely and well-regarded models of Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, McLaren, Ferrari, Bugatti, and Mercedes, among others. —Sean Evans, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025

The feature directorial debut of documentary filmmaker Daniel Roher (Navalny) follows a gifted piano tuner’s meticulous skills for tuning pianos. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025

The instrument also comes with a padded case, an adjustable shoulder rest and a free tuner. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

tune entry 2 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

circa 1801, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for tuner

• lunar
• schooner
• sooner
• spooner
• lacunar
• semilunar

Kids Definition

tuner

noun

tun·​er ˈt(y)ü-nər 

1

: one that tunes

a piano tuner

2

: something used for tuning

especially : the part of a receiving set that converts radio signals into sound or pictures