soundbar
noun
sound·bar
ˈsau̇n(d)-ˌbär 
variants
or sound bar
plural soundbars or sound bars
: a rectangular audio device that transmits sound (as from a television or computer) via multiple loudspeakers contained in a single enclosure
A soundbar is designed to take the audio from a television and turn it into virtual 3D surround sound without having to do complicated wiring or stringing speaker boxes throughout the room.—
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The 65-inch TV comes with casting capabilities and a Bluetooth soundbar.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
While most soundbars are plug and play, Sonos requires you to set up the Beam 2 via their mobile app.
—Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
The recovered cargo included televisions, kitchen appliances, printers, soundbars, Ring cameras, air conditioning units, tools, pool equipment, golf carts, ATVs, plush toys, clothing, shoes, energy drinks, liquor and cosmetics, authorities said.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The other speakers can keep up, too, with a soundbar that has excellent detail, even through the upper ranges, and handles dialogue particularly well.
—Brad Bourque, Wired News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
While most soundbars are plug and play, Sonos requires you to set up the Beam 2 via their mobile app.
—Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
The recovered cargo included televisions, kitchen appliances, printers, soundbars, Ring cameras, air conditioning units, tools, pool equipment, golf carts, ATVs, plush toys, clothing, shoes, energy drinks, liquor and cosmetics, authorities said.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The other speakers can keep up, too, with a soundbar that has excellent detail, even through the upper ranges, and handles dialogue particularly well.
—Brad Bourque, Wired News, 4 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for soundbar
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“Soundbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soundbar. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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