tuner

noun

tun·​er ˈtü-nər How to pronounce tuner (audio)
ˈtyü-
1
: one that tunes
a piano tuner
2
: something used for tuning
specifically : the part of a receiving set that converts radio signals into audio or video signals

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The German tuner has just unveiled its latest take on the iconic off-roader called the P900 Rocket Edition. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2026 Each picture mode offers essentially the same rich set of options, except for AI-enhanced, which locks you out of some settings (including local contrast and color tuner), presumably because the AI logic is handling those. — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026 Within minutes, fans ranging from Tina Fey to Cameron Diaz to everyday people who love tuners were chiming in on Twitter with posts noting the joy of singing along with the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein standard. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026 The Tuners Paweł Chorzępa (Poland 2026, 23 min) Distinguished tuners work tirelessly to achieve perfect pitch for their instruments at a renowned piano competition. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tuner

Word History

Etymology

tune entry 2 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

circa 1801, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tuner was circa 1801

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“Tuner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuner. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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tuner

noun
tun·​er ˈt(y)ü-nər How to pronounce tuner (audio)
1
: one that tunes
a piano tuner
2
: something used for tuning
especially : the part of a receiving set that converts radio signals into sound or pictures

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