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

Ted stopped and listened, blaming himself for not closing with Woofer sooner.

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Woofer arrived at the Indian girl's shelter and stopped, and seemed to be listening.

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Woofer saw his game, and swore horribly, as he tried in vain to throw Ted.

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Woofer was about to steal the most valuable and swiftest of the animals, except Sultan.

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The boys laughed at the story, for Woofer, as they began to call him immediately, told it in a most comical manner.

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