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 camera works with external flashes and wireless transmitters via its hot shoe and supports sync speeds as fast as 1/180-second. —PC Magazine, 23 July 2025

This can only be accomplished with a network of wireless video transmitters along each racecourse, relaying live footage back to a production hub. —Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025

Production worked with Mercedes AMG, the Formula 1 team and their engineers to build real race cars that could carry the film’s camera equipment — recorders and transmitters. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 June 2025

Essential Reads How policy will affect the energy and environment sectors now and in the future: NWS transmitters out of service in areas with severe weather Several National Weather Radio transmitters remain out of service, with many in areas still set to be hit by severe weather. —Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 21 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