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radios

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊz// UK //ɹˈeɪdɪˌəʊz// ra·dios

n. electronic devices that receive signals from the air and turn them into sound like music or news.

n. plural form of 'radio'; refers to electronic apparatuses used for receiving or transmitting electromagnetic waves to communicate information or entertainment.


SIMPLE

The shop sells many different types of radios.

CONTEXTUAL

During the power outage, the family relied on battery-powered radios to stay informed about the weather conditions.

COMPLEX

The transition from analogue to digital signals rendered many older radios obsolete, requiring consumers to purchase updated hardware to access their favourite local stations.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'radio'; follows standard pluralisation rules for nouns ending in 'o' preceded by a vowel.

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