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
Like all WiiM speakers, the Sound Lite can be used as a standalone device or paired with with devices like WiiM Sound, WiiM Amps, WiiM Streamers and the WiiM Sub Pro, creating a true stereo setup with separate left and right channels. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 The washer and dryer were commandeered as beer coolers and Melanie’s special mix tape was blasting over the house stereo. Dustin Timbrook, AJC.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Like, no one shoots a stereo film like James. Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026 Don't set the humidifier near your TV or stereo. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025 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 1 Feb. 2026.

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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