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

The Anker Soundcore 2 sets the gold standard for budget portable audio, combining solid stereo clarity with an unbeatable 24-hour battery life. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026

Old Electronics Items like alarm clocks and stereos in working condition are often fair game, but televisions and microwaves, for example, are not. — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026

Adjective

There are some algorithms that do a pretty good job of breaking down a stereo mix into its components. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

Morpho uses advanced stereo vision with professional-grade color calibration. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1823, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1876, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for stereo

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau

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