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
Features once never available in compact vehicles are also part of top Civic’s top trim appeal: a 12-speaker Bose premium stereo system, HD Radio, satellite radio and navigation. James Raia, Mercury News, 22 June 2025 Most laptops have a very basic set of 5-watt stereo speakers, but four-speaker setups provide a richer, fuller sound. Luke Larsen, Wired News, 15 June 2025
Adjective
Of course, many applications that require the entire image for human viewing (for example sports analysis, post-assembly line quality control, stereo 3D imaging) still require conventional cameras. Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 The rear panel of the right speaker holds USB-C, optical, and stereo RCA inputs. PC Magazine, 4 June 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 28 Jun. 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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