transmitter

noun

trans·​mit·​ter tran(t)s-ˈmi-tər How to pronounce transmitter (audio)
tranz-;
ˈtran(t)s-ˌmi-,
ˈtranz- How to pronounce transmitter (audio)
: one that transmits: such as
a
: an apparatus for transmitting radio or television signals

Examples of transmitter in a Sentence

Mosquitoes are the main transmitters of the disease.
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During the upgrade, all NOAA weather radio transmitters maintained by the Nashville office will be offline until May 21. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 20 May 2025 The Kilroy stoking transmitter was first recovered in 1994. Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 July 2025 The signal from the wireless microphone transmitters is picked up by the Saramonic Air’s receiver unit. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 The network’s radio transmitters were cut, and its wire services were terminated. Tim Balk, New York Times, 3 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for transmitter

Word History

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of transmitter was in 1727

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“Transmitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transmitter. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

transmitter

noun
trans·​mit·​ter tran(t)s-ˈmit-ər How to pronounce transmitter (audio) tranz- How to pronounce transmitter (audio)
: one that transmits
especially : a device that sends out radio or television signals

Medical Definition

transmitter

noun
trans·​mit·​ter -ˈmit-ər How to pronounce transmitter (audio)
: one that transmits
specifically : neurotransmitter

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