The radio
Example: The radio plays music in the background
Definition
"The radio" is a device or system used to receive and transmit sound signals through electromagnetic waves, commonly used for broadcasting music, news, and other audio content to the public.
Etymology
The term "the radio" comes from the word 'radio,' which originated in the early 20th century from Latin 'radius,' meaning 'ray' or 'beam.' It reflects the technology's use of radio waves to send signals. Did you know that 'radio' was first used to describe wireless telegraphy before it became associated with audio broadcasts?
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"The radio" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used words.
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