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

Spotify previously struck licensing agreements referencing audiovisual rights with Universal, Warner and Sony. —Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025

There’s still a satisfyingly therapeutic vibe underneath the audiovisual onslaught. —Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025

His daughter’s enthusiasm for the audiovisual features of Character. —Billy Perrigo, Time, 11 Nov. 2025

But sales have proven lackluster as consumers find that their hearts lie with bigger batteries and better audiovisual capabilities, given the price. —Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025

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