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In the days when citizens band radio, a two-way radio system, was big, a young, unpublished Saul had an idea: a thriller involving CB radio and truckers.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

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

Personal service radio includes unlicensed two-way communication methods like Citizens Band, Family Radio Service, and Multi-Use Radio Service, which anyone can use without a license.

From Slate