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 e-skin sensor includes several layers, including a receiver and a transmitter. —IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2024

Each transmitter has a dedicated button for starting and stopping recording, plus there is over 40 hours of on-board memory. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024

The issue began in October when the aging probe automatically switched from its primary X-band radio transmitter and began relying on a much weaker S-band radio transmitter to communicate with its mission team. —Andrew Torgan, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024

Participants can stay with the group, dip their toes in the water or walk over 300 feet away because the headphones are connected via radio transmitter, not Bluetooth. —Martin Vassolo, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined above

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