synthesizer

noun

syn·​the·​siz·​er ˈsin(t)-thə-ˌsī-zər 

1

: one that synthesizes

an expert synthesizer of diverse views

2

: a usually computerized electronic apparatus for the production and control of sound (as for producing music)

Examples of synthesizer in a Sentence

The band used a synthesizer for the drumbeat.

Recent Examples on the Web

The combination of the synthesizers and the loops made for a sort of dark, dreamy sound. —Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2025

The next evolution in this technology occurred with Intel and Stephen Hawking who used keyboard text input input and eye/gaze movement to communicate via a speech synthesizer. —Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025

Goose has natural pop tendencies, mixing synthesizers and occasional Auto-Tune with heavy jams. —Jordan Hoffman, Vulture, 27 May 2025

The band began to mix in synthesizers with the typical instrumentation, creating an unforgettable, hypnotic sound — every thump and woosh calls listeners to the dance floor and begs them to move. —Julius Miller, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for synthesizer

• advertiser
• analyser
• analyzer
• appetizer
• atomizer
• breathalyzer
• colonizer
• crystallizer
• digitizer
• equalizer
• fertilizer
• localizer

Kids Definition

synthesizer

noun

syn·​the·​siz·​er -ˌsī-zər 

1

: one that synthesizes

2

: a computer-controlled device that creates and modifies sound (as for producing music)