Definition of SOUNDER

sounder

Plural: sounders

Noun

  • One that produces sound; also, a device for measuring depth.
  • a device for making soundings
  • Something or someone who makes a sound.
  • An instrument used in telegraphy in place of a register, the communications being read by sound.
  • A stethoscope.
  • Synonym of sting (“brief musical sequence in television etc.”).
  • A device for making soundings at sea.
  • A person who takes soundings.
  • A fishfinder.
  • A group of wild boar.
  • A young boar.

Adjective

  • financially secure and safe
  • in good condition; free from defect or damage or decay

Adjective Satellite

  • exercising or showing good judgment
  • in excellent physical condition
  • logically valid
  • having legal efficacy or force
  • free from moral defect
  • (of sleep) deep and complete
  • thorough

Adj

  • comparative form of sound: more sound

Examples

  • a telephone with an electronic sounder
  • The SCORE-SOUNDER chimed, signaling his opponent had just played a 50-point word.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English *soundere, from Old English ġesundra, from Proto-Germanic *sundizô, equivalent to sound + -er (comparative suffix).

Synonyms

effectual, good, healthy, heavy, intelligent, legal, level-headed, levelheaded, profound, reasoned, sound, wakeless, well-grounded, sting

Antonyms

unsound

Scrabble Score: 8

sounder: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
sounder: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
sounder: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

sounder: valid Words With Friends Word