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Definition of subwoofer

subwoofer

/ˈsʌbˌwʊf.ər/
sub · woof · er
Plural:subwoofers
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subwoofer Lexical Profile

subwoofer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A loudspeaker component designed to reproduce very low bass audio frequencies, typically below those produced by a standard woofer.

Example

"We added a dedicated subwoofer to the home theater system so we could feel the deep rumble of the sound effects."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1960s by combining the Latin prefix 'sub-' (meaning 'below') with 'woofer,' a term for a low-frequency speaker derived from the onomatopoeic 'woof' of a dog's deep bark.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Subwoofer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/subwoofer
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