plural modems
: a device that converts signals produced by one type of device (such as a computer) to a form compatible with another (such as a telephone) and that is used especially to transmit and receive information between computers via landlines
modemed; modeming; modems
: to send (something, such as data) via a modem
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Bajarin predicts all iPhone modems will be made by Apple by the end of next year.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Almost every new vehicle has at least one modem embedded somewhere, connected to some cloud or other.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
Satellite Connectivity Related to the modem, there have been rumors that there will be a different kind of connectivity on board as well.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The most common example is running an Ethernet cable from your modem to your desktop computer to have access to the internet.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Bajarin predicts all iPhone modems will be made by Apple by the end of next year.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Almost every new vehicle has at least one modem embedded somewhere, connected to some cloud or other.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
Satellite Connectivity Related to the modem, there have been rumors that there will be a different kind of connectivity on board as well.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for modem
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“Modem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modem. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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