aerial
Translation
antenna
Examples
We need a new aerial for the television.
We need a new antenna for the television.
The storm damaged the roof aerial.
The storm damaged the roof antenna.
Grammar Patterns
((an aerial/antenna)) a structure for receiving signals We need a new antenna for the television.
Similar Words
Synonyms: antenna.
Etymology
From Latin 'aer' (air). It receives signals from the 'air'.
Memory Tips
An 'aerial' (or 'antenna' in the US) catches signals from the 'air'. Also an adjective: 'an aerial view'.