stereo

1 of 2

noun

ste·​reo ˈster-ē-ˌō 

ˈstir-

plural stereos

1

: stereotype

2

[by shortening]

a

: stereophonic reproduction

b

: a stereophonic sound system

stereo

2 of 2

adjective

1

a

: stereoscopic

b

: produced by or as if by means of a stereotype

2

: stereophonic

Examples of stereo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Of course, that’s not the only use for it: Reviewers use it to connect to old iPods, Nintendo Switch game consoles, and older cars’ stereo systems. —Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025

Stock market investors thought that a corporation making farm tractors, military aircraft and stereos in addition to packing meat and renting cars was a great idea. —Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025

Adjective

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

Things like being able to link multiple speakers together for stereo sound, fast charging, lighting effects, and companion apps that are actually useful? —Seamus Bellamy, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1823, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1876, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for stereo

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau

Kids Definition

stereo

1 of 2 noun

ste·​reo ˈster-ē-ˌō 

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

: stereophonic