Radio
/ˈɹeɪdiˌəʊ/
Scrabble:6 ptsWWF:6 pts5 letters
Definition of Radio
noun
- The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves.
- A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.
- On-board entertainment system in a car, usually including a radio receiver as well as the capability to play audio from recorded media.
- A device that can transmit radio signals.
- The continuous broadcasting of sound via the Internet in the style of traditional radio.
verb
- To use two-way radio to transmit (a message) (to another radio or other radio operator).
"I think the boat is sinking; we'd better radio for help. / I radioed him already. / Radio the coordinates this time. / OK. I radioed them the coordinates."
- To order or assist (to a location), using telecommunications.
Anagrams of Radio
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
r1
a1
d2
i1
o1
Total: 6 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Radio"
Radio is a 5-letter word that scores 6 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "radio" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Radio" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "radio" is a low-scoring word.