binaural

adjective

bin·​au·​ral (ˌ)bī-ˈnȯr-əl 

(ˌ)bi-

1

: of, relating to, or involving two or both ears

2

: stereophonic

binaurally

(ˌ)bī-ˈnȯr-ə-lē 

(ˌ)bi-

adverb

Examples of binaural in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Human perception is assessed with psychoacoustic metrics like loudness and sharpness, measured using binaural artificial heads that replicate ear placement. —Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025

Thanks to an exclusive North American partnership with Gharieni for Satori wellness loungers, guests can book these binaural sound beds that utilize proprietary frequency technology to induce deep relaxation states within minutes. —Kaleigh Moore, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

Sound designer Fiksel employs what is called the binaural method and all sorts of audio technological tools. —Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025

In this special episode, allow yourself to be transported into the heart of Goodison Park, as The Athletic FC captures the essence of what makes this storied stadium so special using a technique called binaural audio. —Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 17 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for binaural

• aboral
• amoral
• auroral
• balmoral
• clitoral
• immoral
• phosphoryl
• aural
• chloral
• choral
• coral
• floral

Kids Definition

binaural

adjective

bin·​au·​ral (ˈ)bī-ˈnȯr-əl 

1

: of, relating to, or used with both ears

a binaural stethoscope

2

: of, relating to, or making up sound reproduction using two separated microphones and two channels to get a stereophonic effect

binaurally

-ə-lē 

adverb

Medical Definition

binaural

adjective

bin·​au·​ral (ˈ)bī-ˈnȯr-əl  (ˈ)bin-ˈȯr- 

: of, relating to, or involving two or both ears

binaurally

-ə-lē 

adverb