Definition

1. 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

1. an omnidirectional antenna tuned to the broadcast frequencies assigned to television