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sony

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈsoʊni// sony

n. a famous Japanese company that makes electronics like TVs, cameras, and game consoles.

n. a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Japan, primarily known for its consumer electronics, gaming, and entertainment divisions.


SIMPLE

I bought a new Sony television for my living room.

CONTEXTUAL

The technician recommended Sony equipment because of the brand's long history of reliability in professional audio recording.

COMPLEX

The strategic pivot of Sony from a hardware-centric manufacturer to a diversified media giant illustrates the shifting landscape of the global digital economy over the last three decades.

Origin

A combination of Latin sonus (“sound”) and sonny (“boy”, diminutive).

Usage

When referring to the company as a single entity, it is treated as a singular noun; when referring to its products, it often functions as a modifier.

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