Citizens Band

American  

noun

1. a two-way radio service Citizens Radio Service licensed by the FCC to a U.S. citizen for short-distance personal or business communications between fixed or mobile stations. CB

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Citizens' Band British  

noun

1.  CB.  a range of radio frequencies assigned officially for use by the public for private communication

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Etymology

Origin of Citizens Band

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

I rationalized that since Jonathan Demme directed it — and I liked his films "Citizens Band" and "Melvin and Howard" — I might appreciate this concert film.

From Salon • Sep. 21, 2023

The Alexandria Citizens Band — one of the oldest, all-volunteer community bands in the nation — soon will help the town, founded in 1749, celebrate the season.

From Washington Times • Dec. 11, 2022

During the U.S. civil rights movement, Citizens Band radio became more commercially accessible and trendy, leading many on the far right to adopt it.

From Slate • Jun. 29, 2022

Sarah Sophie Flicker of the Citizens Band sat on my right, in another short black number that featured what appeared to be a botanical print.

From New York Times • Sep. 7, 2011

Mr. Lucky of the CBers The high-volume sales of Citizens Band radios received another boost on New Year's Day, when a Federal Communications Commission ruling that delighted CB bugs went into effect.

From Time Magazine Archive