Radio Receiver

Pronunciation: /ˈreɪdiˌoʊ rɪˈsivər/

Definitions of radio receiver

noun a device that receives radio waves and converts them into sound or other signals

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a radio receiver to listen to music.

A2 My grandfather still uses his old radio receiver to tune in to his favorite stations.

B1 The radio receiver in my car picks up signals from all the local stations.

B2 I upgraded my radio receiver to a digital one for better sound quality.

C1 The radio receiver's antenna needed to be adjusted to improve reception.

C2 The radio receiver's frequency modulation capabilities allow for clear audio transmission.

Examples of radio receiver in a Sentence

formal The radio receiver picked up the signal clearly.

informal I love listening to music on my radio receiver.

slang I scored a sweet new radio receiver at the pawn shop.

figurative Her mind was like a radio receiver, picking up on every detail of the conversation.

Grammatical Forms of radio receiver

• plural: radio receivers
• comparative: more radio receiver
• superlative: most radio receiver
• present tense: receives radio
• future tense: will receive radio
• perfect tense: has received radio
• continuous tense: is receiving radio
• singular: radio receiver
• positive degree: radio receiver
• infinitive: to receive radio
• gerund: receiving radio
• participle: received radio

Origin and Evolution of radio receiver

First Known Use: 1906 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'radio receiver' originates from the combination of the word 'radio' referring to the transmission of signals wirelessly, and 'receiver' which means a device that receives something.

Evolution of the word: The term 'radio receiver' has evolved alongside advancements in radio technology, from early crystal radios to modern digital receivers, reflecting the progress and changes in radio communication over the years.