"steam radio" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: The phrase originated in Britain when television was beginning to take over from radio and steam locomotives were giving way to diesel and electric ones. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} steam radio (uncountable)
  1. (chiefly UK, informal) Radio (sound broadcasting), considered as old-fashioned compared to television. Tags: UK, informal, uncountable Translations (informal: sound broadcasting): höyryradio (Finnish)
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