walkie-talkie

noun

walk·​ie-talk·​ie ˌwȯ-kē-ˈtȯ-kē How to pronounce walkie-talkie (audio)
ˈwȯ-kē-ˌtȯ-
: a compact easily transportable battery-operated radio transmitting and receiving set

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Don’t bring drones, laser pointers, confetti, balloons, beach balls, whistles, air horns, musical instruments or walkie-talkies either. Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025 Grab your nail bats and walkie-talkies, because the war against Vecna is officially underway in new footage from the upcoming fifth season of Stranger Things. Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025 In lieu of an SRO, staff at the middle school purchased new walkie-talkies for school personnel to communicate, Aller said. Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025 After searching his truck, officials found body armor, six high-capacity magazines, brass knuckles, a sword, several knives, a stun gun, duct tape, rope, walkie-talkies and other tactical gear, prosecutors said. Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for walkie-talkie

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of walkie-talkie was circa 1939

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“Walkie-talkie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walkie-talkie. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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walkie-talkie

noun
walk·​ie-talk·​ie
ˌwȯ-kē-ˈtȯ-kē
: a small portable radio set for receiving and sending messages

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