tuner
Tuner (noun) means a person whose job is tuning pianos or other instruments. Example: “The piano tuner comes twice a year to keep the keys in pitch.”
How to use tuner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the person or the gadget that gets an instrument, or a radio, into proper working pitch or frequency.
Word forms
tuners plural, tuners plural
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The piano _____ comes twice a year to keep the keys in pitch.
Etymology
From "tune" plus the agent suffix "-er," meaning one who or that which tunes.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for tuner
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What does “tuner” mean?
The word “tuner” means a person whose job is tuning pianos or other instruments. In plain terms, either the person or the gadget that gets an instrument, or a radio, into proper working pitch or frequency.
How do you pronounce “tuner”?
“Tuner” is pronounced TYOO-nuh (/ˈtuː.nɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “tuner” in a sentence?
Here is “tuner” used in a sentence: “The piano tuner comes twice a year to keep the keys in pitch.”
What part of speech is “tuner”?
“Tuner” is a noun.
How many meanings does “tuner” have?
“Tuner” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person whose job is tuning pianos or other instruments.