subwoofer

noun

sub·​woof·​er ˈsəb-ˈwu̇-fər 

: a loudspeaker responsive only to the lowest acoustic frequencies

Examples of subwoofer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This speaker has been upgraded with new subwoofers and dual tweeters to deliver the quality audio that JBL is known for. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026

Suspended white speakers and hidden subwoofers now deliver concert-hall immediacy even to dollar seats, creating an immersive grandeur that raises fresh questions about technology, escapism and live music. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

The 40-inch soundbar includes forward- and upward-firing speakers, a wireless subwoofer, plus two wireless satellite speakers that have their own forward- and upward-firing drivers. — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 24 June 2026

Producing such low frequencies typically requires much larger speaker systems or dedicated subwoofers, making the result particularly notable for compact directional audio applications. — New Atlas, 14 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

subwoofer

noun

sub·​woof·​er -ˈwu̇f-ər 

: a loudspeaker producing only the lowest frequencies