woofer

[ woof-er ]

noun

, Audio.

1. a loudspeaker designed for the reproduction of low-frequency sounds.

woofer

/ ˈwuːfə /

noun

1. a loudspeaker used in high-fidelity systems for the reproduction of low audio frequencies

Word History and Origins

Origin of woofer¹

First recorded in 1935–40; woof ² + -er ¹

Example Sentences

But there is also a vivid Afro-punk spirit to match the movie’s Black protagonist, who carries a boombox with an eyeball woofer.

From Seattle Times

And as you might expect from being surrounded by three 8-inch woofers, the effect was impressive, with music tracks in particular offering a real gut punch of sound with each bass note.

From The Verge

The new speaker system consists of two tweeters and two woofers and supports Apple’s Spatial Audio technology.

From The Verge

There are two woofers on the side and two tweeters in the hinge.

From The Verge

In our industrial empires, we are constantly assaulted by whirring tires, booming woofers, pounding engines and “a smeared canopy of airline noise.”

From Scientific American