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

This stereo option will instantly upgrade the audio quality of any TV with minimal setup time. —Clint Davis, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024

For those interested in a complete record listening setup that’s affordable, compact and delivers outstanding stereo sound plus Bluetooth streaming support for your mobile device, Fluance also offers the RT-81+ (and other turntables) in bundles with its Ai41, Ai61 and Ai81 powered speakers. —Brad Moon, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024

Adjective

That means the maximum distance between left and right speakers is about four feet, which is a bit low for full stereo effect. —Brad Moon, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024

This Dolby Atmos-ready speaker can create a big and spacey soundstage with 3D audio tracks, and sounds fantastic with stereo music too, providing clear and intimate detail with deep bass. —Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1823, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1876, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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