television antenna
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Definition
- Noun:
- A device for receiving television signals: A television antenna is an omnidirectional antenna designed to receive the broadcast radio frequencies allocated for television transmission.
Usage
- A television antenna is typically installed on a rooftop, in an attic, or attached directly to a television set to capture over-the-air broadcast signals.
- Its function is to convert radio waves transmitted by television stations into electrical signals that a television can process into picture and sound.
Examples
- Noun:
- We installed a new television antenna to get better reception for the local channels.
- Before cable was common, most homes had a television antenna on the roof.
- The old television antenna was damaged in the storm and needed to be replaced.
Advanced Usage
- "Digital television antenna": A modern antenna specifically optimized to receive digital television (DTV) signals, as opposed to older analog signals.
- To watch free HD channels, you may need to upgrade to a digital television antenna.
Variants and Related Words
- TV antenna (n): A common shortened form of "television antenna".
- The TV antenna needs to be pointed towards the city for the best signal.
- Aerial (n): A term used chiefly in British English synonymous with television antenna.
- He adjusted the aerial on top of the television set.
Synonyms
- Receiver antenna: An antenna used for receiving signals.
- Broadcast antenna: Although this more commonly refers to the antenna used for transmission, it is sometimes used in the context of reception.
Related Phrases
- "Rabbit ears" (n): A colloquial term for a simple, indoor television antenna consisting of two adjustable metal rods.
- In the 1980s, we used rabbit ears to tune in our favorite shows.
Noun
- an omnidirectional antenna tuned to the broadcast frequencies assigned to television