vibrator/vaɪˈbɹeɪtə/EtymologyFrom New Latin vibrātor, from Latin vibrō (“to vibrate”). By surface analysis, vibrate + -or.nounA device that vibrates or causes vibration.; A vibrating device used for massage or sexual stimulation.“They recommend a vibrator because it's a safe alternative to sex.”A device that vibrates or causes vibration.; A device designed to electromechanically interrupt current flowing to the step-up transformer which was used to generate the high tension positive supply in old battery-operated (automotive) valve radios.A device that vibrates or causes vibration.; A trembler, as of an electric bell.A device that vibrates or causes vibration.; A vibrating reed for transmitting or receiving pulsating currents in a harmonic telegraph system.A device that vibrates or causes vibration.; A device for vibrating the pen of a siphon recorder to diminish frictional resistance on the paper.A device that vibrates or causes vibration.; An oscillator.