soundbar

noun

sound·​bar ˈsau̇n(d)-ˌbär How to pronounce soundbar (audio)
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

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Running all connections through its potent subwoofer, the multi-speaker system isn’t your typical 2025 plug-and-play soundbar setup, foregoing upfiring speakers for Dolby Atmos. Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025 The Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 is what happens when your soundbar (actually) shows up to work. Juhi Wadia July 11, PC Magazine, 11 July 2025 Experience theater-quality sound for your movie nights with this premium soundbar. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025 Don’t miss out on the exclusive deal on this Fire Tablet (which is currently half-off!), along with this sleek Echo Pop smart speaker and this Fire TV soundbar that can seriously upgrade your next movie night or TV binge. Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for soundbar

Word History

First Known Use

1990, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of soundbar was in 1990

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“Soundbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soundbar. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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