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tuner

TYOO-nuh

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.”

noun
1
A person whose job is tuning pianos or other instruments.
"The piano tuner comes twice a year to keep the keys in pitch."
2
A device that helps a musician tune an instrument, or a component that picks up a radio signal.
"She clipped a small electronic tuner onto the guitar's headstock."
"The old stereo system had a separate tuner and amplifier."

How to use tuner

Learner’s notes

In 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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Etymology

From "tune" plus the agent suffix "-er," meaning one who or that which tunes.

radio wireless radio set piano tuner receiving set radio receiver

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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