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

In that film, three strangers — a meat merchant, a prostitute and a piano tuner — meet up in an all-night bar in Moscow. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

The German tuner, known for turning luxe cars from Lamborghini to Bentley into absurd, beastly powerhouses, has teamed up with the folks at Sunreef on a new 55-foot cat. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 July 2026

Similarly, 37% thought that the AM sample was actually recorded off the FM tuner, and 8% could not tell which was which. — Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 13 July 2026

That opened the door for tuners to later make changes as needed via the port. — Peter Nelson, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026

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