walkie-talkie

noun

walk·​ie-talk·​ie ˌwȯ-kē-ˈtȯ-kē 

ˈwȯ-kē-ˌtȯ-

: a compact easily transportable battery-operated radio transmitting and receiving set

Examples of walkie-talkie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Karri Messenger 2, made for kids ages 5 to 13, replaces the phone with a compact voice-messaging and tracking device that’s a bit like a walkie-talkie, but with cell service. — Chris Stokel-Walker, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

David’s distinctive honk comes through nearby walkie-talkies. — Kyle MacLachlan, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

In training camp, Rodriguez said the team was on and off in using the radio communication, which would come from Hafley via walkie-talkie at practice. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026

Immediately after the 1994 Northridge earthquake, the Los Angeles Times had to fall back on manual typewriters, flashlights and walkie-talkies because of widespread power and communications failures. — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for walkie-talkie

• blocky
• chalky
• cocky
• gawky
• hockey
• jockey
• khaki
• machi
• maki
• rocky
• stocky
• talkie

Kids Definition

walkie-talkie

noun

walk·​ie-talk·​ie

ˌwȯ-kē-ˈtȯ-kē

: a small portable radio set for receiving and sending messages