C2nountechnologymedia
US/trænsˈmɪt.ər/
UK/trænzˈmɪt.ə/
a piece of equipment that sends out radio, TV or other electronic signals
In context
The radio station built a new transmitter on top of the mountain.
The tracking collar has a small transmitter that sends the bear's location.
The storm damaged the TV transmitter, so many homes lost their signal.
Words that go with transmitter
noun + noun
- radio transmittera device that sends out radio signalsThe ship's radio transmitter stopped working in the storm.
- television transmittera device that broadcasts TV signalsThe television transmitter covers the whole valley.
- transmitter masta tall metal tower holding a transmitterA transmitter mast stands on top of the hill.
adjective + noun
- powerful transmittera device that sends signals over a long distanceThey installed a powerful transmitter to reach remote villages.