Sensurround

British  

/ ˈsɛnsəˌraʊnd /

noun

1. a sound reproduction system used esp in cinemas, in which low-frequency output causes bodily sensations in the audience, resulting in a feeling of involvement in the film

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Example Sentences

Questions continue to surround the free passage of ships through the strait, with Bloomberg reporting Friday that Oman had told European officials that ships may be charged some fees to transit the waterway.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

They used precision-milled steel to construct the capsule and designed a special bell jar to surround it in a layer of dry air, protecting the inside from the moist soil of the American northeast.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Imagine a star-shaped cell in the brain, reaching out with long, thin extensions to surround nearby neurons.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

"The strength of a manager lies in his ability to surround himself with people he trusts completely," says Fernandez.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

A common fire-fighting technique of the time was to surround a blaze with engines and use a flood of water to stop it from spreading.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy