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

For a complete setup, throw in their soundbar, too, down to under $300. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025

The full high-definition picture is crisp enough for daily viewing, the interface loads quickly, and DTS Virtual X adds a little extra depth without a soundbar. —PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025

Don’t miss this Walmart Black Friday special on a 77-inch TV from LG, and then grab a soundbar to transform your movie-watching experience. —Alex Nelson, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025

Buy two for a complete stereo setup, or connect them with a soundbar for surround sound. —Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Nov. 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