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citizens' band radio

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.39 in modern English

Syllables
cit-i-zen-s' band ra-dio
IPA
32
Scrabble Score
17
Letters
5
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A publicly available system of short-distance radio communications, usable by individuals or businesses without a license.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A radio transceiver capable of operating on the band designated for this system.

Countable; Uncountable

Usage

Inflected Forms

citizens' band radios (plural) CB (alternative, abbreviation) CB radio (alternative, abbreviation)

Phrases

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Frequently Paired Words

linear amplifier power mic roger beep

Questions

What does citizens' band radio mean?
A publicly available system of short-distance radio communications, usable by individuals or businesses without a license.

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