radiogram

¹

[ rey-dee-oh-gram ]

noun

1. a message transmitted by radiotelegraphy.

radiogram

²

[ rey-dee-oh-gram ]

noun

, British.

1. a combination radio and record player.

radiogram

/ ˈreɪdɪəʊˌɡræm /

noun

1. a unit comprising a radio and record player
2. a message transmitted by radiotelegraphy
3. another name for radiograph

Word History and Origins

Origin of radiogram¹

First recorded in 1900–05; radio- + -gram ¹

Origin of radiogram²

First recorded in 1905–10; radio + gram(ophone)

Example Sentences

As we embarked on the list, he described a fascination with sound, its power and projection, that began as a young boy at the house of a neighbour who had a big radiogram.

From BBC

The woman, who was tuning the radiogram, turned and took Olanna’s hand.

From Literature

“And what a proper English accent,” Miss Adebayo murmured, with a pitying smile, before turning back to the radiogram.

From Literature

She glanced around the room and seemed to shrink even more at the sight of the sofas, the radiogram, the curtains.

From Literature

Her pregnancy had elevated her, so she could sit idly listening to the radiogram, no longer Mama’s help but now the woman who would give birth to Mama’s grandchild.

From Literature

Related Words

• summons
• telegraph