radiogram
1 Americannoun
noun
noun
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a unit comprising a radio and record player
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a message transmitted by radiotelegraphy
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another name for radiograph
Etymology
Origin of radiogram1
First recorded in 1900–05; radio- + -gram 1
Origin of radiogram2
First recorded in 1905–10; radio + gram(ophone)
Example Sentences
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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 ● Jan. 22, 2022
When we have finished with the radiogram, the kitchen table and chairs, we fetch furniture from the study and the sitting room.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 27, 2010
As Robin turns the record over, he leans on the radiogram and one of the front legs gives slightly.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 27, 2010
One day out from New York City they received a radiogram from the League of American Writers, summoning them to a banquet at Manhattan's Hotel Commodore.
From Time Magazine Archive
The woman, who was tuning the radiogram, turned and took Olanna’s hand.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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