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

In parts of the city that have no internet connection, bus drivers are now using walkie-talkies to communicate about where drones are flying. — Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

As the ship was at sea, Hynes was laughing it up with Britt and Bennett and enjoying the view when Walker called for him over a walkie-talkie. — Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

There are no televisions, and guests use walkie-talkies in lieu of phones. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026

Young Indonesian staff with walkie-talkie earpieces make sure that everything runs smoothly, from the check-ins at the courtyard to the assignment of lounge beds around the pool. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 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