Definition

A type of loudspeaker that is specifically made to produce low sounds, especially bass frequencies.

Example

The new sound system has a powerful woofer that makes the music sound deep and rich.

Conversation

Have you heard my new speaker setup yet?

Not yet! What kind of speakers do you have?

I got a great woofer to enhance the bass.

Nice! That’s going to make the music sound amazing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Woofer → The word 'woofer' is derived from the sound 'woof', which imitates the barking of a dog, combined with the suffix '-er' (meaning a person or thing that performs a specified action). A woofer is a speaker designed to reproduce low-frequency sounds, akin to the deep, resonant sound of a dog's bark.

Memory Tip

Think of the sound 'woof' that dogs make, and remember that a 'woofer' is a speaker that produces deep sounds, similar to that low bark.

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