noun
stereo
STEH-ree-oh
noun
1
A sound system or recording that uses two or more separate channels to give a sense of space and direction to the audio.
"Turn the stereo up, this song is great."
"The album was remastered in stereo for the reissue."
adjective
1
Describing sound recorded or played through two or more channels, or images built to give a 3D effect.
"It's a stereo recording, so wear headphones to hear the full effect."
How to Use Stereo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSound (or images) that come from more than one channel or angle to create depth.
Common pairings
car stereo
stereo sound
stereo system
Word Forms
stereoed past tense, stereos plural, stereos singular
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Etymology
A shortening of stereophonic or stereotype, ultimately from Greek stereos, meaning "solid."