audiovisual

adjective

au·​dio·​vi·​su·​al ˌȯ-dē-(ˌ)ō-ˈvi-zhə-wəl 

-zhəl, 

-zhü(-ə)l

1

: designed to aid in learning or teaching by making use of both hearing and sight

2

: of or relating to both hearing and sight

Examples of audiovisual in a Sentence

The school will buy new audiovisual equipment.

Recent Examples on the Web

Once those repairs are complete, crews can begin installing modern lighting, plumbing and audiovisual systems while preserving the stadium’s iconic architecture. — Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

The two sites will operate as an integrated post-production platform intended to retain more audiovisual work, spending and creative control in Spain rather than outsourcing those services abroad. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 3 July 2026

Like its siblings, Google TV provides access to the audiovisual entertainment over Wi-Fi 6e or Gigabit Ethernet LAN, with direct access to Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video and Disney+ platforms via dedicated buttons on the IR/Bluetooth remote. — Paul Ridden june 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2026

The heavily modified, stretched Cadillac Escalade features a rear seating area equipped with the audiovisual essentials—including a 43-inch LCD display—needed to monitor the markets, conduct virtual meetings, and respond fluidly to an ever-changing schedule. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

audio- + visual entry 1

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

audiovisual

adjective

au·​dio·​vi·​su·​al ˌȯd-ē-ō-ˈvizh(-ə)-wəl 

-ˈvizh-əl

: of, relating to, or using both sound and sight

audiovisual teaching aids

Medical Definition

audiovisual

adjective

au·​dio·​vi·​su·​al ˌȯd-ē-(ˌ)ō-ˈvizh(-ə)-wəl, -ˈvizh-əl 

: of, relating to, or involving both hearing and sight