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

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

He marveled at their bowling alley and Dolby Atmos-equipped movie theater.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026

It hoped to highlight the strength of women and fight against the archetype that women needed rescuing, Smith -- who played Kelly Garrett -- told AFP on the red carpet at Hollywood's legendary Dolby Theatre.

From Barron's ● Apr. 7, 2026

I doubt if they were so numerous as that, but they carried in the outer doors and pitched into Dolby with great vigour.

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