antenna Definition
- 1a rod, wire, or other device used to transmit or receive radio or television signals
- 2a pair of long, thin sensory appendages on the heads of insects, crustaceans, and some other arthropods
Using antenna: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "antenna" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The TV antenna on the roof needs to be adjusted.
Example
The insect's antennae were waving in the air.
Example
The robot uses its antenna to detect obstacles.
antenna Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for antenna
Phrases with antenna
Example
I can't get a clear signal, I need to raise the antenna.
Example
Some people have antennae for trouble and can sense when something bad is about to happen.
feelers (informal)
slang term for antennae
Example
The bug's feelers were moving back and forth.
Origins of antenna
from Latin 'antenna', meaning 'sail yard'
Summary: antenna in Brief
An 'antenna' [ænˈtenə] is a device used to transmit or receive radio or television signals, or a pair of long, thin sensory appendages on the heads of insects and some other arthropods. It is often used in phrases like 'raise/lower the antenna' to adjust the height of a radio or television antenna to improve reception, and 'have antennae for something' to denote a natural ability to sense or detect something. The slang term 'feelers' is sometimes used to refer to antennae.
