Radio Aerial (Noun)
Meaning
Omnidirectional antenna comprising the part of a radio receiver by means of which radio signals are received.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The radio aerial on top of the old transistor radio picked up signals from far away.
- In the days of analog radio, the length and adjustability of the radio aerial was crucial for good reception.
- A longer radio aerial can receive weaker signals, but can be cumbersome in a portable device.
- The technician carefully aligned the radio aerial to receive the best possible signal from the broadcasting tower.
- The new smartphone has an internal radio aerial that allows it to receive FM radio signals without the need for headphones.