transmitter

noun

trans·​mit·​ter tran(t)s-ˈmi-tər 

tranz-;

ˈtran(t)s-ˌmi-,

ˈtranz- 

: one that transmits: such as

a

: an apparatus for transmitting radio or television signals

b

: neurotransmitter

Examples of transmitter in a Sentence

Mosquitoes are the main transmitters of the disease.

Recent Examples on the Web

The transmitter sends prerecorded audio clips to the receivers, who in turn will hear the pitch call and defensive signals. —Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025

Even in-car station streaming using your smartphone or built-in dashboard apps rather than a regular tuner has its appeal, namely the lack of interference and the ability to listen even while far away from the transmitter. —Richard Wagoner, Oc Register, 26 May 2025

The 111-footers can receive science data, but only the 230-foot one has the special transmitter required to beam commands to Voyager 2, NASA officials said. —Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 14 May 2025

Built into both the button-sized microphone transmitters is the ability to capture 48kHz/24-bit audio with an 85dB signal-to-noise ratio and triple distortion protection. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for transmitter

• embitter
• emitter
• outfitter
• remitter
• submitter
• babysitter
• bitter
• critter
• fitter
• fritter
• glitter
• hitter

Kids Definition

transmitter

noun

trans·​mit·​ter tran(t)s-ˈmit-ər  tranz- 

: one that transmits

especially : a device that sends out radio or television signals

Medical Definition

transmitter

noun

trans·​mit·​ter -ˈmit-ər 

: one that transmits

specifically : neurotransmitter