Definition

1. Noun:
   • An antenna for receiving radio signals: A radio aerial is a device, typically a wire or rod, designed to receive radio waves and convert them into electrical signals for a radio receiver. It is the component through which radio signals are captured from the air.

Usage

• The primary function of a radio aerial is to receive broadcast signals. It is a key part of any radio receiver system.
• It is often used in contexts discussing radio technology, signal reception, or the setup of communication equipment.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The old car had a long, thin radio aerial on its roof.
  • For better reception, he extended the telescopic radio aerial on his portable radio.
  • The radio aerial on the building was damaged in the storm, causing poor signal quality.

Advanced Usage

• "To erect a radio aerial": To install or set up an antenna for receiving radio signals.
  • They needed to erect a tall radio aerial to pick up the distant station.
• "Radio aerial lead": The cable that connects the aerial to the radio receiver.
  • Check if the radio aerial lead is properly plugged into the back of the unit.

Variants and Related Words

• Aerial (noun, chiefly British English): A synonym for , often used interchangeably with "radio aerial."
  • The television aerial on the roof also acts as a radio aerial.
• Antenna (noun, chiefly American English): The more common term in American English for a device that sends or receives radio waves.
  • The car's antenna was broken.
• Receiver (noun): The device that processes the signals received by the aerial.
• Dipole aerial (noun): A specific type of aerial consisting of two rods.

Synonyms

• Antenna: A device for transmitting or receiving radio waves.
• Receiver aerial: Emphasizes its role in reception.

Related Phrases

• Aerial socket/input: The port on a radio where the aerial is connected.
  • Plug the wire into the aerial socket.
• Aerial mast: A tall pole or structure supporting an aerial.
  • The signal was broadcast from an aerial mast on the hill.

Notes

• The term radio aerial is more common in British English. In American English, radio antenna is typically preferred.
• While "aerial" can refer to antennas for TV or other signals, "radio aerial" specifies its use for radio frequency reception.

Noun

1. omnidirectional antenna comprising the part of a radio receiver by means of which radio signals are received