stereo

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun reproducer in which two microphones feed two or more loudspeakers to give a three-dimensional effect to the sound
noun two photographs taken from slightly different angles that appear three-dimensional when viewed together
adjective designating sound transmission from two sources through two channels

A shortened form of stereotype, stereoscope or stereophonic, all originally derived, via stereo-, from Ancient Greek στερεός (stereós, “solid”).

“Hullo,” he said, “sorry I’m late.” This was mere stereo. — Mike, P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
The TV, stereo, VCR, all had been swept onto the rug. — Life Blood, Thomas Hoover
That's all the stereos and visunews and teleceivers have been yacking about for weeks now." — On the Trail of the Space Pirates, Carey Rockwell

stereophony, stereo system, stereophonic system

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