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

His grandfather was contacted by Alf Landon, the then governor of Kansas, who donated an old 500-watt transmitter to Carter. —J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025

Wi-Fi 4 was the first wireless standard to implement Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) technology, which uses multiple transmitters and receivers simultaneously to permit faster data speeds. —PCMAG, 11 Mar. 2025

The researchers then implemented an emulator of the real transmitter. —Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 23 Jan. 2025

The Katana Waza-Air headphones come with a wireless transmitter that plugs in to an electric guitar or bass and sends your chops straight to your head, while offering a bunch of nifty Katana amp tones as well. —Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 10 Feb. 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