stereo

1 of 2

noun

ste·​reo ˈster-ē-ˌō How to pronounce stereo (audio)
ˈstir-
plural stereos
1
2
[by shortening]
a
: stereophonic reproduction
b
: a stereophonic sound system

stereo

2 of 2

adjective

1
b
: produced by or as if by means of a stereotype
2

Examples of stereo in a Sentence

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Noun
Attendees walk away each year with car stereos, rear-view mirrors, and side doors to cherish the unforgettable day. Carmela Asmar, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Record collections are growing and turntables are increasingly common again as part of home stereo setups. Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Adjective
There is a dedicated, high-impedance guitar/bass input as well as two stereo ¼-inch inputs for keyboards or electronic drums. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 Sometimes, stereo equipment goes unnoticed as merchandise gets piled on top, so keep your eyes peeled for a true gem. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stereo

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1823, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1876, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of stereo was circa 1823

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“Stereo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stereo. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

stereo

1 of 2 noun
ste·​reo ˈster-ē-ˌō How to pronounce stereo (audio)
ˈstir-
1
: stereophonic reproduction
2
: a stereophonic sound system

stereo

2 of 2 adjective
1
: of or relating to the seeing of objects in three dimensions
2

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