MP3
Type: noun, file format
Pronunciation: /m-p-3/ or /em-pee-three/
Also spelled or known as: MPEG Audio Layer III
Plural: MP3s
Related: Digital Formats
What does MP3 mean? MPEG Audio Layer III, a lossy audio file format that compresses the audio to save space.
MP3 stands for MPEG Audio Layer III. MP3s are one of the most common formats for digital music downloads, sharing, and portable listening.
MP3 synonyms: MPEG Audio Layer III, Digital Audio File, Compressed Audio File
Similar to MP3: .WAV, Wave, AIFF, FLAC
Example sentence: “The MP3 file is downloading right now.”
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