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games console

game con·sole
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [geym kuh n-sohl]
    • /geɪm kənˈsoʊl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [geym kuh n-sohl]
    • /geɪm kənˈsoʊl/

Definitions of games console words

  • noun games console Also called game(s) console, gaming console, video-game console. a computer system specially made for playing video games by connecting it to a television or other display for video and sound. 1
  • noun games console the control or monitoring unit of a computer, containing the keyboard or keys, switches, etc. 1
  • noun games console a television, phonograph, or radio cabinet designed to stand on the floor rather than on a table or shelf. 1
  • noun games console a desklike structure containing the keyboards, pedals, etc., by means of which an organ is played. 1
  • noun games console a small cabinet standing on the floor and having doors. 1
  • noun games console console table. 1
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Origin of games console

First appearance:

before 1700
One of the 50% oldest English words
1700-10; < French; Middle French consolle bracket or support, apparently shortening of consolateur (attested in MF with same sense) literally, one who consoles (< Late Latin consōlātor; see console1, -ator), perhaps because such supports served as rests in choir stalls, etc.; cf. misericord

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Parts of speech for Games console

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Games console

games console popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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