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

Check out the PCMag expert's list of the best soundbars for 2026, and take your pick. —Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026

Multiple cabinets provide ample storage for consoles, remotes, soundbars, books, and games, while built-in cord cutouts and media vents make setup seamless. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2026

The 65-inch TV comes with casting capabilities and a Bluetooth soundbar. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026

Sonos speakers and soundbars are still excellent performers with an impressive ability to play sound in sync or separately across your home, but the company's 2024 app debacle created a lingering mess of connection and control headaches. —Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 1 Apr. 2026

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