clock radio

Thân thiện

The clock radio on the nightstand wakes her up with music.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A radio that includes a clock that can be set to turn it on automatically: A clock radio is a combined device featuring both a radio and an alarm clock. Its primary function is to allow a user to set the alarm to activate the radio at a specific time, often used as a wake-up device.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • I set my clock radio to wake me up with the news every morning.
  • The clock radio on her nightstand played soft music when the alarm went off.
  • He bought a new clock radio because the old one's display was too dim.

Advanced Usage

• "to set the clock radio": to program the device's alarm function.
  • Make sure to set the clock radio before you go to sleep.

Variants and Related Words

• Clock (n): A device for measuring and indicating time.
• Radio (n): An electronic device for receiving radio broadcasts.
• Alarm clock (n): A clock designed to wake a person at a set time, typically with a buzzer or bell. A clock radio is a specific type of alarm clock.

Synonyms

• Radio alarm clock: A synonymous term for a clock radio.
• Combination radio/clock: A descriptive phrase for the device.

Related Idioms

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Noun

1. a radio that includes a clock that can be set to turn it on automatically