soundbar

noun

sound·​bar ˈsau̇n(d)-ˌbär How to pronounce soundbar (audio)
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 Some noteworthy deals include this Barbie Vacation House playset that’s 40 percent off and this Samsung soundbar that’s $60 off. Alex Nelson, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023 This soundbar gives you rich, room-filling sound with up to 91dB of total SPL output for performance that goes beyond its size. Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2023 The Arc is a very wide soundbar that’s clearly meant to be paired with large TVs. Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 17 Nov. 2023 Finally, if both the Sonos Beam and Arc are out of your budget, the entry-level Sonos Ray soundbar is also on sale. Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 27 Oct. 2023 Keep an eye out for Bluetooth speakers, smart TVs, noise-canceling earbuds, soundbars, and e-readers among the other markdowns. Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2023 For wireless audio, the separate Zero Connect Box will also beam to compatible soundbars. Nicolas Stecher, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2023 For enhanced sound without committing to a soundbar system, give this soundbar a try. Micki Wagner, Popular Mechanics, 2 Feb. 2023 This combination marries the Ray soundbar (9/10, WIRED Recommends) with the Sub Mini subwoofer (8/10, WIRED Recommends) to provide a phenomenally powerful, compact setup that can fit into even the most cramped apartment. WIRED, 28 Oct. 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1990, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of soundbar was in 1990

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“Soundbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soundbar. Accessed 8 Dec. 2023.

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