soundbar
noun
sound·bar
ˈsau̇n(d)-ˌbär 
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
Rick Nathanson
Examples of soundbar in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The six-driver speaker is far more immersive than the Era 100, especially when playing a spatial audio track or used as a pair of rear channels for a soundbar.
—Brandon Widder, The Verge, 7 Mar. 2024
To give your home TV setup new life, opt for a 65-percent-off soundbar, projector screen, or wall mount bracket — all under $50.
—Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 22 Nov. 2023
Buyers can also get a bundle with an additional soundbar if getting the audio just right is as important as the display.
—Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 10 Oct. 2023
The soundbar works great at figuring out how to fill out your room better.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 1 Feb. 2024
But what really sets this soundbar apart is its compatibility with Roku TV.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 26 Jan. 2024
Compare it to any other mid to high-range soundbars.
—Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2023
Users can also buy repair guides and parts for some of the company’s 2023 soundbars.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 24 Jan. 2024
The interior is a particular win, too, with a soundbar that runs the width of the dash.
—Jeremy White, WIRED, 1 Jan. 2024
Brandon Widder, The Verge, 7 Mar. 2024
To give your home TV setup new life, opt for a 65-percent-off soundbar, projector screen, or wall mount bracket — all under $50.
—Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 22 Nov. 2023
Buyers can also get a bundle with an additional soundbar if getting the audio just right is as important as the display.
—Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 10 Oct. 2023
The soundbar works great at figuring out how to fill out your room better.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 1 Feb. 2024
But what really sets this soundbar apart is its compatibility with Roku TV.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 26 Jan. 2024
Compare it to any other mid to high-range soundbars.
—Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2023
Users can also buy repair guides and parts for some of the company’s 2023 soundbars.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 24 Jan. 2024
The interior is a particular win, too, with a soundbar that runs the width of the dash.
—Jeremy White, WIRED, 1 Jan. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1990, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near soundbar
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“Soundbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soundbar. Accessed 22 Mar. 2024.
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