Word
pokémon
Phoneticspoké·mon
/ˈpoʊkeɪmɑn/
Definition
n. a popular Japanese media series about catching and training fictional creatures with special powers. You might play the video games, watch the show, or collect the cards.
n. a Japanese media franchise centered on fictional creatures that humans, known as trainers, catch and train to battle each other for sport. When used as a common noun, it refers to the individual creatures themselves.
Usage
The word is both a proper noun for the franchise and a common noun for the creatures; the plural form is usually identical to the singular.
Pitfall
I have many Pokémons
I have many Pokémon
The plural of Pokémon is usually Pokémon, not Pokémons.
Real-World Examples
“Federal officials have reported that they were initially puzzled by a rare Pokémon trading card taken from a Georgia resident who utilized funds meant for coronavirus relief to purchase the collectible.” “Last weekend marked the 25th anniversary of Pokémon Red and Blue (or Red and Green in their native Japan), the first video games in a series that truly would take over the world.” “The digital creatures, which are superimposed onto the real world through the immensely popular mobile game Pokémon Go, have been spotted at significant sites such as the former Auschwitz concentration camp Poland, United States Memorial Museum Washington D.C., the National 11 in New City.” “Originally a simple video game, Pokémon has been labeled a "detrimental Ponzi scheme" by Time magazine, which featured an article highlighting the latest phenomenon that captivates our children's imaginations.” Etymology
From Japanese ポケモン (Pokemon), a clipped compound of ポケットモンスター (Poketto Monsutā), itself from English pocket monster. The acute accent was added to indicate pronunciation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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