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
Five onboard speakers even give you 2.1.2 multichannel stereo sound. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025 Someone suspected that their stereo system, cameras and miscellaneous tools were taken overnight from a house under construction. Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The compact speaker can run for up to 20 hours when fully charged, and is designed with stereo sound to deliver the best listening experience. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025 Polk Audio is a reliable company in the consumer audio space, and their Signa S2 soundbar and subwoofer combination is a super-affordable way to get rich stereo sound in your home entertainment setup. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 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 16 Apr. 2025.

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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