a loudspeaker used in high-fidelity systems for the reproduction of high audio frequencies. It is usually employed in conjunction with a woofer and a crossover network
Word origin
C20: from tweet
tweeter in American English
(ˈtwitər)
noun
a small, high-fidelity speaker for reproducing high-frequency sounds
see also midrange, woofer
Examples of 'tweeter' in a sentence
tweeter
Sitting in the car while other people knock on doors for him,' one tweeter reported.
The Sun (2015)
You're a prolific tweeter - why do you like sharing so much with the world?
The Sun (2012)
The X Factor star is our guest celebrity tweeter this week.