sound effects

plural noun

: effects that are imitative of sounds called for in the script of a dramatic production (such as a radio show) and that enhance the production's illusion of reality

Examples of sound effects in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His entry features thorough research, help from his younger brother and original sound effects. —Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Sep. 2025

In past years during Halloween, a Ghost Galaxy overlay has filled the ride with paranormal activity with the help of projections, lighting and sound effects. —Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025

The music and sound effects are also excellent. —Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025

The user’s screen, at least on desktop at the time of this report, includes a handy map that can be expanded and shows the trip so far, the steering wheel, the radio, a live user chat that’s taking place on the social platform Discord, an odometer and a coffee cup, with sound effects. —Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sound effects

• analects
• architects
• dialects
• disconnects
• intellects
• interjects
• intersects
• recollects
• redirects
• affects
• aspects
• bisects

Kids Definition

sound effects

plural noun

: effects that imitate sounds called for in the script of a play, radio or television program, or motion picture