sounder

noun

sound·​er ˈsau̇n-dər How to pronounce sounder (audio)
: one that sounds
specifically : a device for making soundings

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Beantown frowns at each breaking news sounder on talk radio or ESPN insider post on social media. — Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 2 July 2025 Some of the most popular health claims on social media credit magnesium for better mood, fewer cramps, sounder sleep, and less anxiety—all of which might sound appealing to growing teens. — Alex Vance, Parents, 22 Sep. 2025 That means the iconic five-note CBS News Radio sounder has rung out for the last time – without fanfare – on the Chicago airwaves. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2026 The jingles and sounders used to identify CBS News network programming heard on the stations for decades have also been part of the listening experience. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sounder

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First Known Use

1575, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sounder was in 1575

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sounder

noun
sound·​er ˈsau̇n-dər How to pronounce sounder (audio)
: one that sounds
especially : a device for making soundings

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