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
My father bought a recording of storms, put it on the stereo, and rocked on the love seat with my brother over and over, until the sound meant comfort, warmth. Bob Hicok, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025 Moreover, the stereo speakers produced loud, clean sound and successfully directed it to my ears. Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Things like being able to link multiple speakers together for stereo sound, fast charging, lighting effects, and companion apps that are actually useful? Seamus Bellamy, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2025 Finally, the Stereo Mode is my favorite which combines the mono microphone signal with a stereo input which is then laid down to a stereo track. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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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