# reverb

/ɹiˈvɝb/ (US) · /ɹɪvˈɜːb/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/reverb
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

a sound that continues for a short time after the original sound stops. It is the echo you hear when you speak in a large, empty room.

For teachers: the persistence of a sound after it has been produced, resulting from the reflection of sound waves within an enclosed space. Often used in audio engineering to simulate the acoustics of a physical environment.

## Examples

- The singer added a lot of reverb to her voice.
- The studio engineer adjusted the reverb settings to make the vocal track sound like it was recorded in a cathedral.
- While digital reverb can mimic the natural decay of sound in a concert hall, some audiophiles still prefer the subtle, organic reflections of a physical space.

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