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
Examples of modem in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
As for Viasat, the company also suffered a separate hack in 2022 involving malware capable of wiping data from its modem and routers.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 18 June 2025
Cheng Yu-chen | Afp | Getty Images Getting into the data center is part of a broader strategy from Qualcomm to diversify its business, which has traditionally been dominated by sales of processors and modems for smartphones.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 19 May 2025
In February, Apple launched its first cellular modem in the iPhone 16e, another hardware change that could give it an excuse to adjust pricing in future models.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for modem
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Noun
The majority of the next iPhone is expected to still use Qualcomm’s modem technology.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
As for Viasat, the company also suffered a separate hack in 2022 involving malware capable of wiping data from its modem and routers.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 18 June 2025
Cheng Yu-chen | Afp | Getty Images Getting into the data center is part of a broader strategy from Qualcomm to diversify its business, which has traditionally been dominated by sales of processors and modems for smartphones.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 19 May 2025
In February, Apple launched its first cellular modem in the iPhone 16e, another hardware change that could give it an excuse to adjust pricing in future models.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for modem
Cite this Entry
“Modem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modem. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share