stereo

1 of 2

noun

ste·​reo ˈster-ē-ˌō 

ˈstir-

plural stereos

1

: stereotype

2

[by shortening]

a

: stereophonic reproduction

b

: a stereophonic sound system

stereo

2 of 2

adjective

1

a

: stereoscopic

b

: produced by or as if by means of a stereotype

2

: stereophonic

Examples of stereo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Perez and Bliss hit stereo Code Reds on ladders., taking out Naomi and Vaquer. —Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025

Bricker and his Singaporean gaffer also lined the sides of the roof with glowing stereo tubes and a concert mover of red light that — and this is a technical term — just does something when put against Jean Smart’s face. —Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 3 June 2025

Adjective

The rear panel of the right speaker holds USB-C, optical, and stereo RCA inputs. —PC Magazine, 4 June 2025

For the treble end of the sound, Noble has opted for a Piezo super tweeter that rounds things off with detailed high frequencies that provide the focus for a stereo soundstage. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1823, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1876, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for stereo

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau

Kids Definition

stereo

1 of 2 noun

ste·​reo ˈster-ē-ˌō 

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

: stereophonic