radiophone

/ˌreɪdiəˈfoʊn, -ˌfoʊnaɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A device that transmits sound over radio waves, especially a radio transmitter used for voice communication.

“In the 1920s, radiophones were used for the first time for long-distance communication.”

2. verb

To transmit sound over radio waves, especially to communicate via voice or radio.

“The operator radiophoned the message to the nearby station.”

Synonyms

  • radio-telephone
  • radiotransmitter

Antonyms

  • telegraph
  • telephone