woofer

noun

woof·​er ˈwu̇-fər 

: a loudspeaker usually larger than a tweeter, responsive only to the lower acoustic frequencies, and used for reproducing sounds of low pitch compare tweeter

Examples of woofer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Securing an advanced, dual-woofer outdoor powerhouse configured with real-time AI audio processing and a user-replaceable battery system for a $100 less is an extraordinary find. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

That’s because the Högtalare features two one-inch soft-dome tweeters and a six-inch woofer that combine to produce a true stereo sound. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026

Full-Range Sound Featuring dual 1-inch tweeters and dual 3-inch woofers, the speaker is designed to deliver full-range sound with the power and detail of a live performance. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

The basis of this is broadcasting high and low sounds from exactly the same point, rather than in traditional speaker design where bass and treble come from a woofer and a tweeter spaced perhaps several inches apart. — New Atlas, 8 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

woofer

noun

woof·​er ˈwu̇f-ər 

: a loudspeaker larger than a tweeter that responds only to low sound frequencies and produces sounds of low pitch compare tweeter