Advertisement

Advertisement

radio shack

noun

, Informal.
  1. a room or structure, as on a ship, for housing radio equipment.


Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of radio shack1

First recorded in 1945–50

Discover More

Example Sentences

That timing varies: Radio Shack has a 20-day window; Apple, 14 days from the time you receive the shipping materials.

Just flash the firmware on a ten-dollar Radio Shack reader/writer and you're done.

During this period, if a defect should occur, the product must be returned to a Radio Shack store or dealer for repair.

You can order replacement parts through your local Radio Shack store.

He waved excitedly to someone in the radio shack and an overhead speaker came to life emitting a distinct clacking-grunting sound.

Sometimes it gets rougher than that, and then you hear of the wireless operator who was held in his radio shack for forty hours.

Advertisement

Word of the Day

tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement