Definition

Noun An omnidirectional antenna designed to receive the specific broadcast frequency bands used for television transmission.

Usage

A tv-antenna is a device, typically mounted on a roof or building, that captures over-the-air television signals broadcast by television stations. It is distinct from a satellite dish.

Examples

• The old house still had a tv-antenna on its roof to receive local channels.
• We need to adjust the tv-antenna to get a clearer picture on Channel 5.
• Modern tv-antennas are much smaller and more efficient than the large models from the 20th century.

Advanced Usage

• Digital tv-antenna: A modern antenna optimized for receiving digital television (DTV) signals, as opposed to older analog signals.
  • After the digital transition, we had to buy a new digital tv-antenna.

Variants and Related Words

• Television antenna: The full, formal term for tv-antenna.
• Aerial: A common synonym, especially in British English.
• Rabbit ears: A colloquial term for a simple, indoor dipole antenna with two adjustable rods.

Synonyms

• Aerial
• Television aerial
• Receiver antenna

Related Phrases/Idioms

This specific technical term is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.

Noun

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