SONARS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word SONARS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SONARS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Sonar

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

1940s: from so(und) na(vigation and) r(anging), on the pattern of radar

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈsəʊnɑː
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a system for the detection of objects under water by emitting sound pulses and detecting or measuring their return after being reflected

Short Definition:

system for detection of objects under water

Examples:
  • a weak sonar signal

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