Dolby

[ dohl-bee, dawl- ]

Trademark.

1. a brand of system for reducing high-frequency noise in audiotape using various electronic devices during recording and playback.

Dolby

/ ˈdɒlbɪ /

noun

1. any of various specialized electronic circuits, esp those used for noise reduction in tape recorders by functioning as companders on high-frequency signals

Word History and Origins

Origin of Dolby¹

named after R. Dolby (born 1933), its US inventor

Example Sentences

Jebs Hollywood Entertainment, an investment group that just purchased the famed Dolby Theatre for roughly $50 million, according to a source with knowledge of the transaction who was not authorized to comment.

From Los Angeles Times

He wants to get out and perform “Innerstanding” on stage and is currently finishing the mix of a live concert film in Dolby Atmos.

From Los Angeles Times

Just the evening before, Kidman was overcome with emotion when presented with an AFI Life Achievement Award at a gala tribute at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times

The line came in a video parody of Kidman’s AMC Theatres “we make movies better” ad that opened the Saturday night ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

From Seattle Times

Shows that might once have been expected to play at the Music Center are booked into the Hollywood Pantages or the Dolby instead.

From Los Angeles Times