surround sound

noun

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

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At a sizable discount, then, the Theater 9 goes from a yellow light to green, offering slick, single-bar Dolby Atmos and surround sound performance, intuitive control, and a spare HDMI 2.1 input for a game console. Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 3 July 2025 The headset also includes a USB sound card that supports DTS Headphone 2.0 7.1-channel surround sound, adding depth to an already strong and crisp audio performance. Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 11 June 2025 Sound on Steroids: Bonnaroo to debut Infinity Stage, a new 'surround sound on steroids' experience. Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 10 May 2025 Inside, the layout remains largely unchanged from the modern G-Class, retaining features like the dual 12.3-inch screens, sunroof, and Burmester 3D surround sound system. New Atlas, 14 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for surround sound

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of surround sound was in 1954

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“Surround sound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surround%20sound. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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