rabbit ears

Example Sentences

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Back then, TV “friction” meant tweaking the rabbit ears with tin foil or asking your uncle to hold the antenna until the fourth quarter was done.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

A keychain featuring a playful Choupette — designer Lagerfeld’s pet cat — with rabbit ears commemorates the Chinese New Year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2023

Sometimes he would command me or my sister to adjust the rabbit ears to get better reception.

From Washington Post • Jun. 9, 2022

Sean: I guess I kinda like the rabbit ears.

From The Verge • Sep. 17, 2021

Crenshaw was holding up two fingers, making rabbit ears behind the other announcer’s head.

From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate