antenna

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ænˈtɛn.ə/

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Noun

Singular antenna

Plural antennas or antennae

antenna (sense 1) of an insect

a radio antenna (sense 2)

1. (countable) An antenna is a thin, movable sensory organ on the head of insects and some other animals. It helps them detect touch, smell, movement, and their surroundings.
2. (countable) An antenna is a device that receives or transmits signals for television, radio, or communication systems.