sound effects

plural noun

: effects that are imitative of sounds called for in the script of a dramatic production (such as a radio show) and that enhance the production's illusion of reality

Examples of sound effects in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For a more immersive experience, check out the app for sound effects and a timer. —Rob Wieland, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024

There were no Cogs, no Toon Tasks, but the spirit of the original Toontown was there, instantly made recognizable by the gameplay music and sound effects. —J. Clara Chan, WIRED, 24 Dec. 2024

After Star-Lord's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3's MVP animation played, sound effects would not be played in the results screen. —Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024

View 2 Images While there are already AI systems that generate sound effects to match silent images of city streets (and other places), an experimental new technology does just the opposite. —Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

sound effects

plural noun

: effects that imitate sounds called for in the script of a play, radio or television program, or motion picture