stereo

1 of 2

noun

ste·​reo ˈster-ē-ˌō 

ˈstir-

plural stereos

1

: stereotype

2

[by shortening]

a

: stereophonic reproduction

b

: a stereophonic sound system

stereo

2 of 2

adjective

1

a

: stereoscopic

b

: produced by or as if by means of a stereotype

2

: stereophonic

Examples of stereo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

What to look for in a quality receiver In general, most buyers today look for audio receivers with HDMI inputs, alongside other common stereo inputs. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 July 2025

While stereo tracks can sound very good, none had the same clarity, punch, or immersion of their Dolby Atmos counterparts. —Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 20 July 2025

Adjective

For media playback, the Nothing Phone (3) produces stereo sound from its earpiece and down-firing speaker combined. —PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2025

The result is that some broadcasts still go out in 720p stereo, even as audiences have come to expect 4K, HDR and multi-platform support. —Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1823, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1876, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for stereo

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau

Kids Definition

stereo

1 of 2 noun

ste·​reo ˈster-ē-ˌō 

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

: stereophonic