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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sounder

/ˈsaʊndər/ noun · British & US
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What does sounder mean?

noun

A device used to locate the source of a sound, or a person or thing that makes a sound. A device used to measure the depth of water by emitting a sound and measuring the time it takes for the sound to bounce back.

Example

"The sailor used a sounder to measure the depth of the ocean before dropping anchor."

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