Stereo

Pronunciation: /ˈstɛrioʊ/

Definitions of stereo

noun a system of sound reproduction that uses two or more channels to create a more realistic effect

Example Sentences

A1 I have a stereo in my living room.

A2 She likes to listen to music on her stereo.

B1 The stereo in the car stopped working.

B2 He bought a new stereo system for his home theater.

C1 The stereo equipment in the studio is top of the line.

C2 The stereo sound quality at the concert was amazing.

adjective related to sound reproduction using multiple channels

Example Sentences

A1 I have a stereo system in my living room.

A2 She bought a stereo amplifier to improve the sound quality.

B1 The stereo speakers in the car are not working properly.

B2 The stereo receiver has multiple input options for different devices.

C1 He is an expert in setting up stereo surround sound systems.

C2 The stereo equalizer allows for precise adjustments to the audio output.

Examples of stereo in a Sentence

formal The stereo system in the conference room provides high-quality sound for presentations.

informal Let's crank up the stereo and have a dance party in the living room!

slang I love bumping beats on my new stereo.

figurative Her voice filled the room like a stereo, commanding everyone's attention.

Grammatical Forms of stereo

• past tense: stereotyped
• plural: stereos
• comparative: more stereo
• superlative: most stereo
• present tense: stereo
• future tense: will stereo
• perfect tense: have stereoed
• continuous tense: is stereoing
• singular: stereo
• positive degree: stereo
• infinitive: to stereo
• gerund: stereotyping
• participle: stereoed

Origin and Evolution of stereo

First Known Use: 1930 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'stereo' originated from the Greek word 'stereos' meaning solid or firm.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of sound reproduction to refer to a system that uses two or more channels to create a sense of directionality and spatial imaging. Over time, the term has expanded to encompass various technologies and devices that produce or reproduce sound in multiple channels for a more immersive audio experience.