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.—
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Living room with a Microsoft Xbox Series X home video game console alongside a television and soundbar.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Pumping out impressive bass, the soundbar offers surprising immersive sound.
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Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
Bose’s Smart Ultra soundbar has dropped to $699, down from its original $999 price, at Amazon.
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Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
24 June 2026
The soundbar and subwoofer are priced exactly the same as Sonos' Arc Ultra and Sub 4, at $1,099 and $899 respectively.
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New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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Antonio Pequeño Iv,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Pumping out impressive bass, the soundbar offers surprising immersive sound.
—
Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
Bose’s Smart Ultra soundbar has dropped to $699, down from its original $999 price, at Amazon.
—
Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
24 June 2026
The soundbar and subwoofer are priced exactly the same as Sonos' Arc Ultra and Sub 4, at $1,099 and $899 respectively.
—
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for soundbar
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“Soundbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soundbar. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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