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Definition of woofer

woofer

/ˈwʊf.ər/
woof · er
Plural:woofers
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woofer Lexical Profile

woofer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A loudspeaker driver designed to reproduce low-frequency audio sounds, typically bass frequencies.

Example

"The sound engineer replaced the damaged woofer in the studio monitor to restore the deep bass response."

2

An informal or affectionate term for a dog (Canis lupus familiaris), a domesticated carnivorous mammal of the family Canidae, especially one that barks loudly.

Example

"Our neighbor's friendly big woofer always greets us at the fence when we walk past."

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• Nearby Words

woodyard
wooer
woof
woofer
woohoo
wool
woolen

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1930s from the onomatopoeic word 'woof' (representing the low, resonant bark of a dog) plus the suffix '-er', in contrast to a 'tweeter', which reproduces high-pitched bird-like sounds.

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