noun

transceiver

tran-SEE-vuh

Transceiver (noun) means a device that can both send and receive signals, typically combining a transmitter and a receiver. Example: “The pilot used the radio transceiver to contact the tower.”

noun

A device that can both send and receive signals, typically combining a transmitter and a receiver.

"The pilot used the radio transceiver to contact the tower."

"Each walkie-talkie contains a small transceiver."

How to use transceiver

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA gadget that both sends and picks up signals, like a two-way radio.

Word forms

transceivers plural

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Etymology

A blend of "transmitter" and "receiver."

Rhymes for transceiver

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Frequently asked questions

What does “transceiver” mean?

The word “transceiver” means a device that can both send and receive signals, typically combining a transmitter and a receiver. In plain terms, a gadget that both sends and picks up signals, like a two-way radio.

How do you pronounce “transceiver”?

“Transceiver” is pronounced tran-SEE-vuh (/tɹænˈsi.vɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “transceiver” in a sentence?

Here is “transceiver” used in a sentence: “The pilot used the radio transceiver to contact the tower.”

What part of speech is “transceiver”?

“Transceiver” is a noun.