stereo

1 of 2

noun

ste·​reo ˈster-ē-ˌō How to pronounce stereo (audio)
ˈstir-
plural stereos
1
2
[by shortening]
a
: stereophonic reproduction
b
: a stereophonic sound system

stereo

2 of 2

adjective

1
b
: produced by or as if by means of a stereotype
2

Examples of stereo in a Sentence

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Noun
This stereo option will instantly upgrade the audio quality of any TV with minimal setup time. Clint Davis, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024 For those interested in a complete record listening setup that’s affordable, compact and delivers outstanding stereo sound plus Bluetooth streaming support for your mobile device, Fluance also offers the RT-81+ (and other turntables) in bundles with its Ai41, Ai61 and Ai81 powered speakers. Brad Moon, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Adjective
That means the maximum distance between left and right speakers is about four feet, which is a bit low for full stereo effect. Brad Moon, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 This Dolby Atmos-ready speaker can create a big and spacey soundstage with 3D audio tracks, and sounds fantastic with stereo music too, providing clear and intimate detail with deep bass. Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stereo 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1823, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1876, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of stereo was circa 1823

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“Stereo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stereo. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

stereo

1 of 2 noun
ste·​reo ˈster-ē-ˌō How to pronounce stereo (audio)
ˈstir-
1
: stereophonic reproduction
2
: a stereophonic sound system

stereo

2 of 2 adjective
1
: of or relating to the seeing of objects in three dimensions
2

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