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Sensurround

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛnsəraʊnd/
Definition of Sensurround

noun

[mass noun] trademark
  • a cinema special-effects technique whereby the audience is apparently surrounded by low-frequency sound: [as modifier]:Sensurround sound

Origin:

1970s: blend of sense and surround

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