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

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adjective

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

Examples of stereo in a Sentence

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Noun
Placing sounds around the listener Atmos allows instruments and voices to move through an almost infinite range of positions around the listener, creating a sound that goes far beyond stereo or surround. Mark Phelan, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025 Other design features include a dual-SIM tray, stereo speakers, and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Analog inputs: 3 pairs of balanced XLR stereo; 1 pair of unbalanced RCA stereo Digital inputs (w/DAC Module Installed) 1 x optical; RJ45; Wi-Fi; HDMI with eARC Control: RS-232. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 The fully waterproof and dustproof cylinder houses dual front-facing woofers and tweeters for loud, bass-forward stereo sound. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 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 30 Apr. 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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