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

By contrast, Guryeva funneled names of potential Columbia recruits to Moscow Center via radiograms or electronic messages concealed by special software.

From Salon

"So they created their own spaces where they could enjoy themselves - initially to the sound of radiograms."

From BBC

One clip from 1955 features a kitten spinning on a "radiogram" turntable, while another from 1946 — appropriately featured on British Movietone's "cute animals" playlist — is about "the world's most patient cat" and his puppy pal.

From The Verge

Related Words

• summons
• telegraph