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

In the days when citizens band radio, a two-way radio system, was big, a young, unpublished Saul had an idea: a thriller involving CB radio and truckers.

From Seattle Times

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

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

“The Alexandria Citizens Band is excited to wrap up our 110th year with our 5th annual Holiday Sing-along on Friday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. This free family-friendly concert has become an Alexandria area holiday tradition,” advises conductor Mike Evans, in a statement to Inside the Beltway.

From Washington Times

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