Bose

/boʊs/ noun

Definition

A surname, or a brand known for making high-quality speakers and audio equipment.

Etymology

Bose is primarily known as the company founded by Amar G. Bose in 1964, an MIT professor. The company name is simply his surname, and the brand became synonymous with premium sound technology.

Kelly Says

Amar Bose founded his audio company while still teaching at MIT, and he was so dedicated to engineering that he kept the company private for decades—prioritizing innovation over profit, which is why 'Bose' became trusted for speakers before the smartphone era.

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