sounder

¹

[ soun-der ]

noun

1. a person or thing that makes a sound or noise, or sounds sound something.
2. Telegraphy. an instrument for receiving telegraphic impulses that emits the sounds sound from which the message is read.

sounder

²

[ soun-der ]

noun

1. a person or thing that sounds sound depth, as of water.

sounder

¹

/ ˈsaʊndə /

noun

1. an electromagnetic device formerly used in telegraphy to convert electric signals sent over wires into audible sounds

sounder

²

/ ˈsaʊndə /

noun

1. a person or device that measures the depth of water, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of sounder¹

First recorded in 1585–95; sound ¹ + -er ¹

Origin of sounder²

First recorded in 1565–75; sound ³ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Tyson’s career spanned seven decades with works such as “Sounder” and “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.”

From Los Angeles Times

Sound Transit spokesperson John Gallagher said there have been 80 assaults so far this year on its system, which includes Link light rail and Sounder trains.

From Seattle Times

In fact, outside of 33-year-old mainstay Raul Ruidiaz — whose six goals lead the team and already mark an improvement over the five he managed last season — no other Sounder has exceeded a single goal.

From Seattle Times

Recently, data from the microwave limb sounder has been proving its worth in unexpected ways, Dr. Salawitch said.

From New York Times

If it weren’t going offline so soon, the sounder might also help unravel a big mystery, Dr. Salawitch said.

From New York Times