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Stereo

/ˈstɛr.i.oʊ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A system for reproducing sound that uses two or more channels to create a sense of depth and dimension.

    "The new stereo system in the living room provides an immersive listening experience."
  2. 2

    A device that plays audio from various media sources, typically featuring two speakers.

    "He connected his phone to the stereo to play his favorite playlist."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'stereo' originates from the Greek word 'stereos', meaning 'solid' or 'three-dimensional'. It was adopted into English in the early 20th century, primarily in the context of sound reproduction, referring to the technique of using two or more audio channels to create a sense of space and dimension in sound.

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