Synonyms for

Stereo

Verb / ˈsteri:ˌəʊ / Another word for stereo — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Stereo means a sound system that plays music through two or more speakers.

Synonyms & similar words

stereophony stereophonicsystem stereoscopicpicture stereophonic stereosystem stereoscopicphotograph twochannel hi-fi boombox radio turntable jukebox loudspeaker amplifier reproducer phonograph

Synonyms by register

Formal

stereophonic three-dimensional sound spatial audio

Informal

hi-fi sound system speakers

Literary

echoing resonant

Antonyms

mono monaural single-channel unidirectional one-sided

Common collocations

  • stereo system
  • stereo headphones
  • stereo sound
  • stereo recording
  • stereo image
  • stereo microphone
  • stereo effect
  • stereo receiver

Word family

noun stereo
adjective stereo
adverb stereoscopically

Usage note

Primarily used as an adjective to describe sound reproduction that mimics human hearing by using two separate audio channels. Can also refer to the equipment used for this purpose.

Example sentences

  1. I turned on the stereo and started dancing to the music.
  2. My dad has a really cool stereo in his garage.
  3. We listened to the game on the stereo in the car.
  4. The stereo was so loud that the neighbors complained.
  5. I like to play my guitar through the stereo speakers.

Quotes

  • Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart.
  • Music is the art which is most nigh to tears and memories.
  • Without music, life would be a mistake.

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