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

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Front-panel audio is separated into stereo headphone and microphone jacks behind the power and reset buttons. PCMAG, 1 June 2024 The best examples of this are the analog form of color television, which carried color information through the subcarrier, and FM’s stereo capabilities, which leverage subcarrier signals to make room for additional broadcasting bandwidth. IEEE Spectrum, 8 June 2021
Adjective
The Roam 2 is still the most compact, outdoor-ready model in the Sonos lineup, though the larger and pricier Sonos Move 2 ($449) offers far superior stereo sound. PCMAG, 30 May 2024 Share [Findings] Scientists trained subjects to exercise control over a single neuron, linked the hippocampus to regret, and concluded that humans smell in stereo. Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for stereo 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'stereo.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

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

Dictionary Entries Near stereo

Cite this Entry

“Stereo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stereo. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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

More from Merriam-Webster on stereo

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!