tweeter

noun

tweet·​er ˈtwē-tər How to pronounce tweeter (audio)
plural tweeters
1
: someone who posts tweets on the X online messaging service
Pope Francis is a prolific tweeter, with almost 18 million followers on the service.Aaron Pressman
After Sunday's victory, a who's who of tweeters lit up social media with #equalpay and calls to pay the women more.Shirley Leung
2
: a small loudspeaker responsive only to the higher acoustic frequencies and reproducing sounds of high pitch
The speaker has three tweeters and a large subwoofer to deliver sound around a room.Mike Murphy
compare woofer

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Full-Range Sound Featuring dual 1-inch tweeters and dual 3-inch woofers, the speaker is designed to deliver full-range sound with the power and detail of a live performance. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 In all Fyne speakers, the high-frequency tweeter is placed directly within the throat of the bass/midrange cone. New Atlas, 8 June 2026 The new soundbar features two up-firing drivers, four front-facing drivers, a center tweeter, and two PhaseGuide drivers that focus the sound on the sides to help fill the room. Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 5 May 2026 Plus, the speaker's three class-D amplifiers, subwoofers, and both front- and rear-facing tweeters ensure that everyone can get immersed in its soundscape. George Yang, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tweeter

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of tweeter was in 1932

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“Tweeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tweeter. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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tweeter

noun
tweet·​er ˈtwēt-ər How to pronounce tweeter (audio)
1
: a small loudspeaker that responds only to high sound frequencies and produces sounds of high pitch compare woofer
2
: someone who posts tweets on the Twitter online messaging service

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