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1stereo

noun ste·reo \ˈster-ē-ˌō, ˈstir-\

: a piece of electronic equipment that plays the radio, CDs, etc., and that uses two speakers for the sound

: a way of recording and playing back sound so that the sound comes from two directions

plural ste·re·os

Full Definition of STEREO

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[by shortening]
a :  stereophonic reproduction
b :  a stereophonic sound system
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First Known Use of STEREO

circa 1823

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2stereo

adjective

: of or relating to a system that directs sound through two speakers

Full Definition of STEREO

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a :  stereoscopic
b :  produced by or as if by means of a stereotype

First Known Use of STEREO

1876
STEREO Defined for Kids

stereo

noun ste·reo \ˈster-ē-ˌō, ˈstir-\
plural ste·re·os

Definition of STEREO for Kids

:  a sound system that reproduces the effect of listening to the original sound
stereo adjective <stereo speakers>

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