audiovisual
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of audiovisual
Explanation
Audiovisual things incorporate both sight and sound. Television is an audiovisual type of entertainment, unlike radio, which is only auditory, and unlike comic books, which are purely visual. Audio means "sound" or "hearing," while visual means "sight" or "seeing." So the word audiovisual refers to things that engage both your sense of sight and your sense of hearing. The word can be an adjective as in "audiovisual material" or a noun as in "we need some audiovisuals." Education is one setting where you might encounter this word, since teachers are often very focused on making sure that their learning aids engage the senses.
Vocabulary lists containing audiovisual
Common Senses: Aud ("Hear")
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Roots: aud
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Example Sentences
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"It's a family-friendly audiovisual spectacle, like an elaborate Fourth of July fireworks display - and with about the same level of narrative and emotional depth," she said.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
He began his professional career in Mango in 2005 after studying audiovisual communication in the United States and business in Spain.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
And I should—post-matcha, I spent 6.5 minutes barefoot in an immersive audiovisual “uplifting” guided breathwork program.
From Slate ● May 8, 2026
FBI agents outfitted the witness with audiovisual recording equipment to capture the discussion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2026
Edward had continued with his quizzing up until Mr. Banner entered the room, dragging the audiovisual frame again.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
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