soundbar

noun

sound·​bar ˈsau̇n(d)-ˌbär How to pronounce soundbar (audio)
variants or sound bar
plural soundbars or sound bars
: a rectangular audio device that transmits sound (as from a television or computer) via multiple loudspeakers contained in a single enclosure
A soundbar is designed to take the audio from a television and turn it into virtual 3D surround sound without having to do complicated wiring or stringing speaker boxes throughout the room.Rick Nathanson

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The slab can be mounted in one of two positions, letting the screen sit 1.5 or 3 inches off the table to accommodate a slim soundbar. PCMAG, 19 Feb. 2025 Additionally, the box could allow users to assemble Sonos speakers like the Era 300 and Era 100 into a surround sound system, bypassing the current requirement for a Sonos soundbar like the Arc Ultra (9/10, WIRED Recommends). Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 8 Feb. 2025 This soundbar home theater system from Amazon includes a soundbar and two subwoofers that deliver powerful bass and immersive audio. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025 There's also a HDMI 2.0 port with eARC support for hooking up to soundbars or home theater audio setups. Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for soundbar

Word History

First Known Use

1990, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of soundbar was in 1990

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“Soundbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soundbar. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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