sound system

noun

: equipment that is used to play music through speakers

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Two stylish decks provide the perfect setting for group photos, while a professional sound system sets the mood for dancing at sea. Latifah Al Hazza, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026 Rick is in a shopping mall, riding the escalator, and hears the song echoing distantly on the mall’s sound system. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026 The auditorium has new lights, seating, sound system, stage flooring and enhanced backstage capabilities. Mamie Bah, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026 The contract recently approved by City Council, which staff previously said was the last significant thing needed for the renovation, is to upgrade the park’s sound system at a cost of nearly $320,000. R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sound system

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“Sound system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sound%20system. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.

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