synth

noun

ˈsin(t)th 

often attributive

: synthesizer sense 2

Examples of synth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The pounding bass, sharp synths, and intense beats are what make the song an earworm. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

These songs call to mind early Beach House, relying on the drone of a drum machine, guitars, and synths that embrace the pair’s reliably beautiful and tremulous vocals. — E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026

Built around acoustic guitar, psychedelic synths and an intentionally loose rhythm section, the song also features a guest vocal from Nikki Lane, whose gritty performance plays off Homme’s smoother lead. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 July 2026

At Maywood’s Riverfront Park, Ma was accompanied by the vroom of nearby traffic, cascade of a yucca rainstick and burbling hum of a water synth. — Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for synth

• plinth
• hyacinth
• labyrinth