Radio Definition

radio
adjective
  1. indicating radiation or radioactivity; "radiochemistry"
noun
  1. medium for communication
  2. an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals
  3. a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves
verb
  1. transmit messages via radio waves; "he radioed for help"

"Radio" in song lyrics

See how radio is used in real songs:

  • "An underground sound, not liked by radio"
    2 Live Crew — Boys With Da Bass
  • "I ain't even do it for the radio"
    69 Boyz — One God, One Judge
  • "They, all talk like Republican radio"
    7L & Esoteric — Loud and Clear

Usage tips for "radio"

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