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

TikTok takes a 50% commission on these financial transactions but hasn’t registered as a money transmitter with the U.S. Treasury Department or authorities in the district, according to the complaint. —Haleluya Hadero and Barbara Ortutay, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2024

TikTok takes a 50% commission on these financial transactions but hasn't registered as a money transmitter with the U.S. Treasury Department or authorities in the district, according to the complaint. —Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2024

The study also found no increased risks of either brain cancer or leukemia in kids who were exposed to phone towers, radio transmitters or TV transmitters. —Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2024

Fact check: No evidence there were transmitters in Kamala Harris' earrings during debate There have been no announcements that ABC fired either Muir or Davis. —Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined above

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