sound card

noun

: a circuit board in a computer system designed to produce or reproduce sound

Examples of sound card in a Sentence

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Securing a pro-grade gaming headset bundled with an external USB sound card and interchangeable ear pads below the $100 line is an exceptional find. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 18 June 2026 Ideal for gamers seeking clarity and immersive surround sound, its USB sound card with THX Spatial Audio elevates the experience. Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 3 Jan. 2025 With more people live streaming their gaming sessions, there’s been a surge in demand for USB sound cards that can bring together a variety of sound sources and feed them into a computer. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024 This final signal is in the audio frequency range and can easily be recorded using a computer’s sound card—much more practical than trying to build a system that works directly with microwave frequency signals throughout. IEEE Spectrum, 1 Nov. 2012

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First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sound card was in 1983

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“Sound card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sound%20card. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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