Radio

usgb/ˈreɪdiəʊ/
noun

A device to listen to music, news, etc, that is broadcasted over long distances.

She always listens to the radio while cooking dinner.
Visual representation of "radio" - A device to listen to music, news, etc, that is broadcasted over long distances.

Often appears as...

  • listen to the radio
  • radio broadcast
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Everyday Use

Radio as a device is common in daily life for entertainment or news.

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Turn on the radio to check the weather forecast.
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Background Sound

Radios often play in the background while people do other activities.

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He likes having the radio on while he studies.
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Portable

Radios come in portable sizes so you can carry them around.

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She took her portable radio to the picnic.
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broadcastcommunicatefrequencyreceiversignaltransmissiontransmissiblewireless
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