sofar

noun

so·​far ˈsō-ˌfär How to pronounce sofar (audio)
: a system for locating an underwater explosion at sea by triangulation

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Three Super Bowl wins (sofar), 10 straight Pro Bowl selections, four first-team All-Pro selections. Jacob Lev, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

sound fixing and ranging

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sofar was in 1946

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“Sofar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sofar. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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