modem
noun
an electronic device that makes possible the transmission of data to or from a computer via telephone or other communication lines.
modems
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pluralof modem.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Some variants come equipped with mesh modems, which make them less vulnerable to electronic warfare, according to the U.S. military and weapons analysts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
The chip company produces modem systems for iPhones, but Apple is now producing its own modems, with more advanced systems potentially on the way.
From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026
The actual road that led Redick to the Lakers has been lined with coaxial cables, modems and Wi-Fi signals, and is painfully and, at times, beautifully structureless.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2024
The dial-up modems screamed at anyone who wanted to surf the net, but surfing was more like sitting in the water with some floaties and a pool noodle compared to today’s internet.
From Slate ● Dec. 13, 2023
I was thirty-seven, more efficient than in college, tied to computers and modems and cell phones.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
