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citizens band

cit·i·zen band
C c

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sit-uh-zuh n, -suh n band]
    • /ˈsɪt ə zən, -sən bænd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sit-uh-zuh n, -suh n band]
    • /ˈsɪt ə zən, -sən bænd/

Definition of citizens band words

  • noun citizens band 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. Abbreviation: CB. 1
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Origin of citizens band

First appearance:

before 1960
One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65

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Parts of speech for Citizens band

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
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conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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citizens band popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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Synonyms for citizens band

noun citizens band

  • cb radio — a device that transmits and receives radio signals only within a designated band of frequencies. Compare Citizens Band.
  • cb — CB, an abbreviation for 'Citizens' Band', is a range of radio frequencies which the general public is allowed to use to send messages to each other. It is used especially by truck drivers and other drivers who use radio sets in their vehicles.
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