sound system
Britishnoun
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any system of sounds, as in the speech of a language
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integrated equipment for producing amplified sound, as in a hi-fi or a mobile disco, or as a public-address system on stage
Example Sentences
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That was the song that would blast over the Yankee Stadium sound system whenever Mariano Rivera emerged from the bullpen to put his opponents to sleep.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Gladwin Wright, known as Gladdy Wax and one of the UK's longest-running sound system operators, has been involved with the carnival for almost 40 years.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
The London-born DJ kicked off his career with the Madhatter sound system, putting on warehouse parties.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Similarly, his state-of-the-art sound mix rescues the gorgeous detail in her singing from the inevitable muddiness of an arena sound system.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
I asked when the store’s sound system crackled to life.
From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez
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