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

Along with announcing its name, its parent company also unveiled its logo, which is said to be inspired by the asymmetrical wordmark that the tuner put on its cars in the 1970s. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026

Behold: Other features include Gotoh vintage-style black tuners, a single Cult Leader humbucker from Sonic Pickups, and the Japanese katakana rendering of Godzilla’s name in blue and white stone on the neck. —New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025

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

Among the items: a tuner, tampons, lint rollers, assorted papers, snacks, and an extra swimsuit and pair of underwear. —Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 25 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