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
Bryce Gonzales, having performed similarly sacred duties for the Jeff Parker IVtet, recorded and mixed the show live to stereo tape at Los Angeles venue Zebulon. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026 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 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 6 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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