Pronunciation

/rɪˈdɪo/

Definitions

Noun

1. A device or system that receives and transmits radio waves to receive and play audio broadcasts or for communication purposes, often portable or in a car.
   • Example: “The radio was playing my favorite song this morning.”
2. A broadcast or program transmitted through radio waves.
   • Example: “He tuned in to the local news radio station.”

Verb

1. To listen to or operate a radio.
   • Example: “I’ll be listening to the radio on my way to work.”
2. To use radio waves for communication.
   • Example: “They radioed for help when they got lost in the wilderness.”

Phrases

• “Listen to the radio”
• “Radio static”
• “Radio frequency”
• “Call in on the radio”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She adjusted the radio dial to find a clear channel.”
• Verb: “He woke up to the sound of the radio playing softly in the background.”
• Communication: “They coordinated their movements using radio signals.”

Synonyms

• AM/FM
• Broadcast
• Station
• Airwaves
• Wireless

Antonyms

• Silence
• Noise
• Television (in the context of audio-only entertainment)