# audiovisual

/ˌɔdioʊˈvɪʒuəɫ/ (US) · /ˈɔːdɪˌəʊvɪʒˌuːəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/audiovisual
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a combination of sound and images, like a movie or a presentation. It describes things that use both sight and hearing to tell a story or share information.

For teachers: relating to or involving both sound and visual images. Often used to describe media or equipment that integrates these two sensory elements.

## Examples

- The school has a large audiovisual room for presentations.
- The museum uses an audiovisual display to show how the ancient city looked during its peak.
- Modern classrooms are increasingly equipped with advanced audiovisual technology to facilitate interactive learning and remote collaboration between students across different continents.

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