Radio ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Radio ( noun )

1. A system for the transmission and reception of radio waves, used for wireless communication.
2. A radio receiver, especially a portable one.
3. A radio station, or a program broadcast by a radio station.
4. The radio waves themselves.

Origin:

Late 19th century: shortening of radiotelegraph, from latin radius "ray, beam" (because radio waves were originally thought of as rays) + greek -tēle "at a distance" + -graph "-writing". the term was originally applied to wireless telegraphy, later to wireless broadcasting, and now also to electronic communication in general.

Examples:

1. He listened to the radio while driving.
2. She tuned the radio to her favorite station.
3. The radio was invented by Marconi.
4. The radio waves were picked up by the antenna.
5. He was a radio host for a morning show.

(As a verb)

Radio ( verb )

1. A system for the transmission and reception of radio waves, used for wireless communication.
2. A radio receiver, especially a portable one.
3. A radio station, or a program broadcast by a radio station.
4. The radio waves themselves.

Origin:

Late 19th century: shortening of radiotelegraph, from latin radius "ray, beam" (because radio waves were originally thought of as rays) + greek -tēle "at a distance" + -graph "-writing". the term was originally applied to wireless telegraphy, later to wireless broadcasting, and now also to electronic communication in general.

Examples:

1. He listened to the radio while driving.
2. She tuned the radio to her favorite station.
3. The radio was invented by Marconi.
4. The radio waves were picked up by the antenna.
5. He was a radio host for a morning show.