soundbar

noun

sound·​bar ˈsau̇n(d)-ˌbär 

variants or sound bar

plural soundbars or sound bars

: a rectangular audio device that transmits sound (as from a television or computer) via multiple loudspeakers contained in a single enclosure

A soundbar is designed to take the audio from a television and turn it into virtual 3D surround sound without having to do complicated wiring or stringing speaker boxes throughout the room.

—Rick Nathanson

Examples of soundbar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There is no greater human satisfaction than having your family share in your recognition and products such as PCs, headphones, soundbars and VR headsets, which not only help in optimizing the remote work environment but also can be shared in the household. —Paul Gordon, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024

That means there's more money left over for a great soundbar, or better yet a sweet pair of bookshelf speakers. —Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 17 July 2024

Citing anonymous sources, The Verge said on Wednesday that Sonos may release the soundbar in October (which is in Sonos' fiscal year 2025). —Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 15 Aug. 2024

Experience cinematic sound with the Sony HT-S2000 soundbar, which delivers powerful 3.1-channel audio and impressive Dolby Atmos imaging, now 40% off. —Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 14 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1990, in the meaning defined above