Dolby

[dohl-bee, dawl-]

Trademark.

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

Dolby

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Dolby¹

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

Example Sentences

Madison Story, 34, made sure to catch the film at the luxury Dolby Cinema, calling “Showgirl” Swift’s “most cinematic album yet.”

From Los Angeles Times

Posting on Instagram, the artist announced he would be performing at the Dolby Live venue at the Park MGM Hotel.

From BBC

Det Sgt James Dolby told the inquest that Ms Smith had informed her sister on the day of the shooting that she was leaving Mr Smith.

From BBC

So Vegas in Dolby Atmos, new music, club shows, crazy videos, Dolly — we’ve always been trying different stuff to make the audience and us go ‘Oh, f— yeah.”

From Los Angeles Times

Soon after, Byrne will kick off the North American leg of his tour, which features two shows in November at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times