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Definition radio in American English

radio noun

noun
/ˈreɪdioʊ/
1

a system of broadcasting information and programs that people can listen to

Example

National Public Radio

Example

He worked in radio for nearly 40 years.

Example

Radio and television have had an enormous effect on people's lives.

Synonyms and related words
the airwaves the boob tube the box
1.1

a piece of equipment that you use for listening to radio programs

Example

a car radio

Example

Let's turn on the radio. It's time for the news.

Synonyms and related words
aerial antenna camera
1.2

the programs that are broadcast for people to listen to

Example

I enjoy listening to the radio while I'm driving.

Example

We heard a lot of flood warnings on the radio.

Synonyms and related words
box set breakfast television broadcast
1.3

relating to radio

Example

the radio news

Example

an independent radio station

Synonyms and related words
color continuity live
2

a system of sending and receiving spoken messages by using electronic signals, for example the system used by the police or pilots

Example

We remained in constant radio contact.

Example

We might be able to contact him by radio.

Synonyms and related words
CB ham over
Example

a two-way radio

Synonyms and related words
aerial antenna camera CB ham over
Definition radio in American English