stereo

1 of 2

noun

ste·​reo ˈster-ē-ˌō 

ˈstir-

plural stereos

1

: stereotype

2

[by shortening]

a

: stereophonic reproduction

b

: a stereophonic sound system

stereo

2 of 2

adjective

1

a

: stereoscopic

b

: produced by or as if by means of a stereotype

2

: stereophonic

Examples of stereo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Soundcore says this design produces more effective stereo separation than the older model. —Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025

This preserves the stereo audio from the input and places mic input in the left and right channels, which is perfect for recording voiceovers with stereo audio in the background ort presenting music shows live. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025

Adjective

And stereo output is supported so each pickup could be routed to a different amp or interface. —New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2025

Share [Findings] Scientists trained subjects to exercise control over a single neuron, linked the hippocampus to regret, and concluded that humans smell in stereo. —Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1823, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1876, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

stereo

1 of 2 noun

ste·​reo ˈster-ē-ˌō 

ˈstir-

1

: stereophonic reproduction

2

: a stereophonic sound system

stereo

2 of 2 adjective

1

: of or relating to the seeing of objects in three dimensions

2

: stereophonic