stereo
word
/ˈstɛɹiˌoʊ/
STEH-ree-oh
/stˈɛɹɪˌəʊ/
STEH-ree-oh
Definition
A stereo is a machine or sound system used to play music through speakers. It usually means equipment that produces sound from two channels for a fuller listening experience.
Usage & Nuances
Common in everyday speech for home or car audio equipment. It can mean the physical machine ('a new stereo') or stereo sound in contrast with mono. In modern contexts, people may also say 'sound system' or 'speakers' depending on the device.
Spanish: equipo de música - estéreoPortuguese (BR): aparelho de som - estéreoPortuguese (PT): aparelhagem - estéreoChinese (Simplified): 立体声音响 - 音响Chinese (Traditional): 立體聲音響 - 音響Hindi: स्टीरियो - म्यूज़िक सिस्टमArabic: جهاز ستيريو - نظام صوتيBengali: স্টেরিওRussian: стерео - стереосистемаJapanese: ステレオVietnamese: dàn âm thanh - stereoKorean: 스테레오 - 오디오Turkish: stereo - müzik sistemiUrdu: اسٹیریوIndonesian: stereo - sistem stereo
Example Sentences
We bought a new stereo for the living room.
basic
The stereo in my car is very old.
basic
Can you turn down the stereo?
basic
He spent all weekend setting up his new stereo system.
natural
This song sounds amazing on a good stereo.
natural
I think the stereo is connected to the TV now.
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