soundbar

noun

sound·​bar ˈsau̇n(d)-ˌbär 

variants or sound bar

plural soundbars or sound bars

: a rectangular audio device that transmits sound (as from a television or computer) via multiple loudspeakers contained in a single enclosure

A soundbar is designed to take the audio from a television and turn it into virtual 3D surround sound without having to do complicated wiring or stringing speaker boxes throughout the room.

—Rick Nathanson

Examples of soundbar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In our expert's roundup of the best soundbars, Samsung always stands out for its crisp dialogue and powerful, room-filling sound. —PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025

This system regularly sells for $300, making this a solid sale that’s worth grabbing for anyone looking to upgrade their TV audio with one of the best soundbars around. —Simon Hill, Wired News, 9 Oct. 2025

In fact, the Heston 60’s logo and control panel labels are both magnetically attached, so that they be moved on the soundbar’s bodywork to suit your preferred installation position. —John Archer, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

From a sleek Bose soundbar that drastically improves dialogue clarity to a Hisense TV that mimics canvas art when not in use, shop all my favorite home theater deals at Amazon below. —Clint Davis, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1990, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for soundbar

• adar
• afar
• ajar
• alar
• ansar
• bazaar
• bizarre
• boxcar
• boyar
• bulbar
• cachar
• cigar