Synonyms for

Radios

Verb / ˈreɪdi:ˌəʊz / Another word for radios — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A device that receives radio waves and converts them into sound.

Synonyms & similar words

wireless radioreceiver receivingset radioset radiocommunication radio tuner wireless transistor tuner receiver broadcast transmission signal communication antenna loudspeaker

Synonyms by register

Formal

transmitters broadcasting devices communication equipment

Informal

sets receivers walkie-talkies

Literary

wirelesses etheric communicators

Antonyms

silence quiet stillness muteness unresponsiveness

Common collocations

  • turn on the radios
  • listen to the radio
  • tune in the radio
  • radio waves
  • radio signal
  • car radio
  • old radio
  • portable radio

Word family

noun radio
verb radiate
adjective radiant
adverb radially

Usage note

The word 'radios' is the plural of 'radio'. It can refer to the devices themselves or the medium of broadcasting. Be mindful of context to distinguish between the two.

Example sentences

  1. The radio is playing my favorite song.
  2. I listen to the radio when I'm in the car.
  3. Mom and Dad used to listen to the radio when they were kids.
  4. My grandpa has an old radio that still works.
  5. We heard about the storm on the radio.

Quotes

  • I can't imagine a world without the radio. It's an amazing invention.
  • Radio is the theater of the mind; television is the theater of the mindless.
  • I love radio. It's such an intimate medium.

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