clock radio
Definition
- 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
Noun
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a radio that includes a clock that can be set to turn it on automatically
