noun

radio

radio

I listen to the radio in the car.

I listen to the radio in the car.

My grandfather has an old radio.

My grandfather has an old radio.

((noun)) a device for receiving radio broadcasts My grandfather has an old radio.

((noun)) the activity of broadcasting programs I listen to the radio in the car.

Synonyms: wireless, receiver

Short for 'radiotelegraphy', from Latin 'radius' (ray, beam), referring to electromagnetic waves.

Imagine 'rays' of sound traveling through the air to the device.

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