Word
sony
Phoneticssony
/ˈsoʊni/
Definitions
01the company
n. a large Japanese company that makes electronics, films, and music.
n. a Japanese multinational conglomerate specializing in electronics, gaming, and entertainment.
“Sony announced a new model of their popular camera today.”
“The strategic partnership between Sony and the smaller software developer aimed to expand their reach in the mobile gaming market.”
02a device
n. a piece of electronic equipment made by the Sony company.
n. a consumer electronic device manufactured by the Sony Corporation.
“He bought a new Sony to replace his old television.”
“While the studio was equipped with various brands, the lead engineer preferred using a Sony for high-resolution audio monitoring.”
Informal
Etymology
A combination of Latin sonus (“sound”) and sonny (“boy”, diminutive).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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