clock-radio

clock-ra·di·o

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klok rey-dee-oh]
- /klɒk ˈreɪ diˌoʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klok rey-dee-oh]
- /klɒk ˈreɪ diˌoʊ/

Definitions of clock-radio word

noun clock-radio a device combining the functions of a radio and alarm clock which can be used to play the radio at a set time 3
noun clock-radio a radio with a built-in clock that can be set to turn the radio on or off at any desired time 3
noun clock-radio a radio combined with an alarm clock in a compact cabinet, the clock serving as a timer to turn the radio on or off at a preset time. 1
noun clock-radio device: combined radio, alarm clock 1

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Origin of clock-radio

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1960-65

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Parts of speech for Clock-radio

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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clock-radio popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.