sound effects

plural noun

: effects that are imitative of sounds called for in the script of a dramatic production (such as a radio show) and that enhance the production's illusion of reality

Examples of sound effects in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is because this new Matrix toy not only lights up very brightly but also has various sound effects, and even plays The Touch. — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Then, Gary and I work together with the music versus the sound effects and go through every moment to see which is telling the story more effectively. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 15 June 2026

Fans might be surprised to learn Allen and Hanks record their lines and sound effects separately instead of together. — ABC News, 15 June 2026

There are interludes and narration provided by some big-name actors, Wild West sound effects mimicking galloping horses and stagecoaches, and a posse of guest vocalists. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sound effects

• analects
• architects
• dialects
• disconnects
• intellects
• interjects
• intersects
• recollects
• redirects
• affects
• aspects
• bisects

Kids Definition

sound effects

plural noun

: effects that imitate sounds called for in the script of a play, radio or television program, or motion picture