Definition: An electronic component used in home entertainment systems that includes an amplifier, AM-FM tuner and a selector to choose different audio and video sources (CD, Radio, DVD, phono, etc.) Also a device that receives radio signals and makes them audible.
Pronunciation: ri•see•ver
Also Known As: tuner-amplifier
Alternate Spellings: none
Common Misspellings: reciever
Examples:
My receiver has 100 watts of power output per channel