variants or less commonly sound track
1
: a track (as on a movie film or television videotape) that carries the sound record
2
: the sound recorded on a soundtrack
especially : the music on a soundtrack

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Every aspect, from the venue and guest list to the soundtrack, scenography, lighting, model casting and even scent, is carefully selected to communicate a unique world that extends far beyond the clothes themselves. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Each episode features original music composed by Demitri Lerios and performed by the cast, with a full soundtrack album set for release alongside the season finale. Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026 Additionally, the soundtrack will boast new music from the fictional group at the heart of Nimrods, Analog Dogs. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026 Wireless Earbuds Deal Apple AirPods 4 The Apple AirPods 4 boost your daily soundtracks by utilizing a powerful H2 audio processor to push rich bass through custom high-excursion acoustic drivers. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for soundtrack

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of soundtrack was in 1928

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“Soundtrack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soundtrack. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

sound track

noun
: the area on a motion-picture film that carries the sound record

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