surround sound

noun

: sound reproduction that often uses three or more transmission channels to enhance the illusion of a live hearing

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Chris Norris October 30, 2024 7:00 AM EDT The Bravia Theater U, a wireless wearable neckband speaker by Sony, envelopes the listener in a cloud of high-quality surround sound technology without isolating the user or disturbing those nearby. Chris Norris, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024 That money could be better spent on a surround sound solution that lets a room full of people enjoy the experience together. PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024 This small and slender device connects via Wi-Fi and provides surround sound in your living room. Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024 When Dolby Atmos content is detected, the soundbar’s digital signal processor and Atmos decoding combine with the soundbar’s five drivers to create a surround sound. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for surround sound 

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of surround sound was in 1954

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“Surround sound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surround%20sound. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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