equalizer

noun

equal·​iz·​er ˈē-kwə-ˌlī-zər 

: one that equalizes: such as

a

: a score that ties a game

b

: an electronic device (as in a sound-reproducing system) used to adjust response to different audio frequencies

Examples of equalizer in a Sentence

He scored the equalizer in the 60th minute.

Recent Examples on the Web

Maxi Moralez's goal in the 27th minute was preserved, thanks in large part to the play of goaltender Matt Freese, who finished with five saves, including a few from close range in the second half as the hosts pushed for the equalizer. —Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2025

Bell said the late equalizer also gave TCU some juice headed into extra time and penalty kicks. —Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Nov. 2025

Cate Tengler came close to netting the equalizer early in the first half, but her shot rang off the crossbar. —Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 22 Nov. 2025

Tampa Bay killed off a double-minor penalty on Erik Cernak, and Florida answered with its own kill after Bennett’s penalty but could not find the equalizer before Girgensons potted the empty-netter. —Miami Herald, 16 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing equalizer

• graphic equalizer

Rhymes for equalizer

• advertiser
• analyser
• analyzer
• appetizer
• atomizer
• breathalyzer
• colonizer
• crystallizer
• digitizer
• fertilizer
• localizer
• merchandiser