sound effects
plural noun
: effects that are imitative of sounds called for in the script of a dramatic production (such as a radio show) and that enhance the production's illusion of reality
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Hit the ignition button and the 'blade' will glow into life, and there are a host of sound effects to add a new dimension to your cosplay.
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Chris McMullen, Space.com, 11 July 2025
The game is at its best during these away missions, each of which is unique and all of which are absolutely swimming in note-perfect TOS nostalgia, from the sound effects to the visual design and intent.
—ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025
The theater, which first opened in 1928 as the Loew's and United Artists State Theatre, was originally a silent-film house, equipped with a Wurlitzer organ and devices for sound effects.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
Your baby’s kicks can activate sound effects and music.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
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Chris McMullen, Space.com, 11 July 2025
The game is at its best during these away missions, each of which is unique and all of which are absolutely swimming in note-perfect TOS nostalgia, from the sound effects to the visual design and intent.
—ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025
The theater, which first opened in 1928 as the Loew's and United Artists State Theatre, was originally a silent-film house, equipped with a Wurlitzer organ and devices for sound effects.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
Your baby’s kicks can activate sound effects and music.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sound effects
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“Sound effects.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sound%20effects. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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