stereo

play

noun ste·reo \ ˈster-ē-ˌō , ˈstir- \

Definition of stereo

plural stereos

1 :stereotype

[by shortening]

a :stereophonic reproduction

b :a stereophonic sound system

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Recent Examples of stereo from the Web

The streets are virtually abandoned except for the runners, who are often dressed in soccer jerseys and sometimes are carrying large stereos.

— jaime yaya barry, New York Times, "Is a Jogging Ban in Sierra Leone for Safety or to Suppress Opposition?," 27 Aug. 2017
Consider, for instance, some early feedback on his newest electric car, the Tesla Model 3, in which nearly all functions — from the wiper blades to the air conditioning and stereo — are controlled via a small touch display beside the steering wheel.

— andrew degrandpre, chicagotribune.com, "SpaceX offers sneak peek of new spacesuit," 23 Aug. 2017
Tech Review: The pros and cons of a new iHome Audio product designed to augment the Echo Dot digital assistant with stereo speakers and a digital clock.

— jim rossman, The Seattle Times, "iHome makes a spot for your Echo Dot in its retooled clock radio," 18 Aug. 2017
Pressing the switch on the driver’s door positions the seat, steering wheel, and side mirrors, and adjusts climate settings, stereo presets, touch-screen organization, and drive modes.

— emma jayne williams, star-telegram, "Infiniti’s QX30 Sport returns for 2018 with prices ranging from $29,950-$39,500," 28 July 2017
Back in 1987, Surface Noise's Bill Barriger had a fight with his girlfriend, pawned his stereo and bought a one-way plane ticket to see the Replacements in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

— jeffrey lee puckett, The Courier-Journal, "There's a good story behind why Tommy Stinson is playing in Louisville," 6 July 2017
According to police, Kisner, Donlan and the other teenager had entered the home and removed a television, stereo equipment and other items.

— ian cummings, kansascity, "Independence man pleads guilty to murder in burglary at Royals fan’s home," 27 June 2017
Not only does the audience hear the drummers in stereo, sometimes the drum fills will begin on one side of stage with one drummer and go to the other side and conclude with another drummer.

— george varga, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Legendary King Crimson still making shape-shifting music," 10 June 2017
Decca Records, which was primarily a classical music label, wanted the band to do a rock ‘n’ roll version of Dvorak’s Ninth Symphony that would test out the possibilities of stereo (as opposed to mono) recording.

— jim harrington, The Mercury News, "Moody Blues recall ‘Days of Future Passed’," 30 May 2017

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First Known Use of stereo

circa 1823

stereo

adjective

Definition of stereo

1 a :stereoscopic

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

2 :stereophonic

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Recent Examples of stereo from the Web

Petty theft from building, $200 stereo unit and $50 speaker, 700 block Warpaint Drive.

— Ramona Sentinel, "Sheriff's Reports," 28 Aug. 2017
The company iHome Audio has introduced a new product designed to augment the Dot with stereo speakers and a digital clock.

— jim rossman, The Seattle Times, "iHome makes a spot for your Echo Dot in its retooled clock radio," 18 Aug. 2017
A popular way to pass the days was to go for a swim in the pool, located so low in the ship that submerging your ears during a dip meant having a clear, stereo surround-sound listen to the churning of propellers.

— cynthia drescher, CNT, "What It's Really Like to Cruise to the North Pole," 31 July 2017
M&D is aso quick to point out that this is the first wireless speaker to offer stereo sync via Chromecast.

— rene chun, WIRED, "Review: Master & Dynamic MA770," 12 July 2017
Stereo speakers, window shades and lights in the house and barn can be controlled by an iPad.

— cynthia billhartz gregorian, kansascity, "Contemporary farmhouse pays homage to couple’s different backgrounds," 23 June 2017
Rivera and Struble sent thousands of dollars back to family in the United States, sometimes hidden in stereo speakers, according to court documents.

— rachel weiner, Washington Post, "DynCorp workers accused of bilking State Department out of millions in Iraq," 13 June 2017
NEWARK 7500 block of Snow Avenue, 2:14 p.m. June 6: Someone stole tools and stereo speakers from an unlocked vehicle.

— The Mercury News, "Police blotter: Three sets of window blinds stolen from home," 12 June 2017
So that would be a stereo thing, because the mono has no panning.

— steve marinucci, Billboard, "Giles Martin on Making Paul & Ringo Happy With 'Sgt. Pepper' 50th-Anniversary Remix And Bringing The Album 'To a New Generation'," 18 May 2017

First Known Use of stereo

1876

STEREO Defined for English Language Learners

stereo

play

noun

Definition of stereo for English Language Learners

: a piece of electronic equipment that plays the radio, CDs, etc., and that uses two speakers for the sound
: a way of recording and playing back sound so that the sound comes from two directions

stereo

adjective

Definition of stereo for English Language Learners

: of or relating to a system that directs sound through two speakers

STEREO Defined for Kids

stereo

play

noun ste·reo \ ˈster-ē-ˌō , ˈstir- \

Definition of stereo for Students

plural stereos

:a sound system that reproduces the effect of listening to the original sound

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stereo

adjective

stereo speakers

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