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

More signal in crowded spectrum Modern RF systems increasingly operate alongside other transmitters and sources of interference. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026

Only a few major manufacturers include Auracast, and only on select headphones or earbuds — including Sony, JBL headphones, Samsung Galaxy Buds, and Sennheiser, which also released an Auracast transmitter this year. — John Higgins, The Verge, 28 Sep. 2026

Money transmission is regulated state by state, and most crypto platforms spend years assembling money transmitter licenses one jurisdiction at a time. — Ivan Kan, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Kingsley’s got to be a transmitter to him with what Creed (Humphrey) calls or what Kingsley sees. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for transmitter

• embitter
• emitter
• obiter
• outfitter
• remitter
• submitter
• babysitter
• bitter
• critter
• fitter
• fritter
• glitter

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