surround sound

noun

: sound reproduction that often uses three or more transmission channels to enhance the illusion of a live hearing

Examples of surround sound in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s also a state-of-the-art theater with a two-tier setup, 4K laser projection and Dolby surround sound, along with a golf simulator room outfitted with touchscreen controls and an Uneekor Eye XO2 launch monitor. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026

Its direct bezel-less body integrates a swift Roku TV streaming interface, DTS Studio virtual surround sound matrices, and smart voice command controls. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026

The four-bedroom home pairs a private heated indoor pool and spa with a long list of rainy-day diversions, including a dedicated game room stocked with foosball, ping-pong, shuffleboard, and a poker table, plus a media room with surround sound and an Xbox. — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026

Two units can be paired together with a Google TV Streamer to deliver spatial audio surround sound when watching movies and TV. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for surround sound

• aboveground
• battleground
• belowground
• paperbound
• turnaround
• ultrasound
• underground
• wraparound
• abound
• aground
• around
• astound