Dolby

American  

[dohl-bee, dawl-] / ˈdoʊl bi, ˈdɔl- /

Trademark.

1. a brand of system for reducing high-frequency noise in audiotape using various electronic devices during recording and playback.

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Dolby British  

/ ˈdɒlbɪ /

noun

1. any of various specialized electronic circuits, esp those used for noise reduction in tape recorders by functioning as companders on high-frequency signals

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Etymology

Origin of Dolby

named after R. Dolby (born 1933), its US inventor

Example Sentences

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Dolby

You’ve been selling out arenas like the Forum, Madison Square Garden, the O2 Arena in London, and now you’re doing six shows at the Dolby Theatre, which must feel like an incredible homecoming for you.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Community director Jo Dolby said the funds awarded by the National Lottery Community Fund "will cover the majority of our core operating costs over the next three years".

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Unlike Imax or Dolby Cinema, Infinity Vision isn’t a projection format; rather, it’s a designation for auditoriums that meet certain standards for screen size, projection and sound.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026

On the film’s website, one can view the trailer in Imax 70mm, regular Imax, regular 70mm, Dolby Vision and large format.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

John and Dolby went over early, and Wills and I follow them at half-past eleven.

From The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 2, 1857-1870 by Mamie Dickens