radio

noun

Electromagnetic radiation with lower frequencies and longer wavelengths than those of microwaves, having frequencies lower than 300 megahertz and wavelengths longer than 1 meter.

noun

The transmission and reception of electromagnetic waves within this range, especially when convertible to audible sounds.

noun

A device, such as a walkie-talkie, that transmits or receives such signals.

noun

The system or industry that broadcasts programs of audio content to the public or subscribers by means of radio waves.

noun

Audio content, especially short programs or sets of songs, created for or distributed through such a system.

noun

An electronic device for listening to radio programming, consisting of a tuner and speakers.

intransitive verb

To transmit by radio.

intransitive verb

To transmit a message to by radio.