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

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

So what's this walkie-talkie function? — New Atlas, 24 June 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