woofer

noun

woof·​er ˈwu̇-fər 

: a loudspeaker usually larger than a tweeter, responsive only to the lower acoustic frequencies, and used for reproducing sounds of low pitch compare tweeter

Examples of woofer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The tablet has two woofers designed to deliver higher volume and stronger bass than the prior mini. — ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026

The sound is made possible by dual 50W woofers and dual 20W tweeters, ensuring every single note—from crisp highs to deep lows—comes through loud and clear. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026

Amazon’s most powerful (and best-sounding) smart display yet, with eight woofers and two tweeters sandwiched between its stand and screen. — Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 28 Oct. 2026

The tabletop version packs two full-range drivers into the display housing, paired with a down-firing woofer and two force-cancelling passive radiators in its domed base. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

woofer

noun

woof·​er ˈwu̇f-ər 

: a loudspeaker larger than a tweeter that responds only to low sound frequencies and produces sounds of low pitch compare tweeter