subwoofer

[ suhb-woof-er ]

noun

1. a loudspeaker component designed to reproduce only extremely low bass frequencies, generally below 125 Hz.

subwoofer

/ ˈsʌbˌwuːfə /

noun

1. a loudspeaker for reproducing very low frequencies only

Word History and Origins

Origin of subwoofer¹

sub- + woofer

Example Sentences

Carter made use of the club’s subwoofers with his flashlight, putting his humorously sharp beatboxing party starter skills on display to test the limits of the Kookaburra’s sound system.

From Los Angeles Times

There are piles of other subwoofers all over the Sahara space, including several based on a prototype Rat first designed for the Los Angeles punk-rock band Black Flag in 1986.

From Los Angeles Times

Then they added technical equipment: a mixing unit, subwoofer, speakers and high-tech software for the sound system.

From Seattle Times

The drugs were hidden in “commercial products such as instant noodle packets, car parts, emergency kits, and subwoofers,” said a statement from the U.S. attorney’s office.

From Seattle Times

Nowadays, these devices are often sold with subwoofers.

From Seattle Times